# Happenstance Shoots Ben Speckmann Photographs Those Quirky Moments in Life By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-speckmann References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/09/23/ben-speckmann/) & [speckmannphoto](http://www.speckmannphoto.com) I think these moments that Ben Speckmann captures are the ones worth living for. Well, aside from those ones filled to the brim with love. I mean, it's these quirky instances that make life interesting, don't you agree? A [talented photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic) who also makes a mean omelette, Ben Speckmann has worked for Proximity Magazine, Time Out, the New York Times and more. He received a BA in photography from [Columbia College Chicago](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-x-cup-noodles) and believes that "he's having fun if he's [playing with a camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyu)," according to his site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quirky Moments:** Opportunity to create unique photo-sharing platforms that focus on capturing and sharing quirky and interesting moments in life. - **Talented Photographers:** Opportunity to develop innovative platforms or services that connect talented photographers with clients and provide a platform for showcasing their work. - **Combining Passion and Skills:** Opportunity to explore new ways of combining different passions and skills, such as photography and cooking, to create unique and captivating experiences for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Photography Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography services industry by incorporating technology and unique concepts to elevate the customer experience. - **Media and Publishing:** Opportunity to disrupt the media and publishing industry by creating platforms that highlight and monetize unique, quirky, and captivating photographic content. - **Hospitality and Event Services:** Opportunity to bring disruptive innovation to the hospitality and event services industry by offering unique photography experiences that capture and enhance quirky and memorable moments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Serendipitous Red Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-by-chance.md) - [Anticipating Camera Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recordback-precatch-camera.md)