# Conceptual Food Photography Idioms by Beth Galton Captures Delicious Brainteasers By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beth-galton References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/food-idioms-by-beth-galton) & [bethgalton](http://bethgalton.com/conceptual/) Still life photographer Beth Galton might have boggled people's minds when she decided to cross-section whole cooked meals, but she's back at it again in a more subtle way with her latest project titled 'Idioms.' Instead of [cutting](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-food), she cleverly juxtaposes two images that may seem unassuming at first but then will certainly get people thinking. For instance, Beth Galton pairs [raw meat and uncooked potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guaranteed-to-be-eaten-by-kids) together to clearly symbolize the common phrase, 'Meat and potatoes,' as well as an unbroken egg and a chicken leg for a more morbid thought. There are more [conceptual food photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs) to keep people busy as well. Whether Beth Galton focuses on phrases, shapes or more, Idioms is captivating. Based in New York City, Beth Galton is represented by [TRUE MGMT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-blend-sea-salt). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Conceptual Food Photography:** Cross-sectioning and juxtaposing food to create thought-provoking images. - **Visual Metaphors:** Using clever visual pairings to communicate idioms and concepts. - **Creative Food Art:** Transforming food into artwork through unconventional methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunities for brands to use creative and thought-provoking food art in advertising. - **Fine Art Photography:** Potential for food photography to be seen as a respected form of fine art. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation opportunities for chefs and food brands to showcase food in creative and unique ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Food Appreciation Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-thing-ny-heart.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Minimalist Experimental Egg Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-egg-racks.md)