# Scattered Still Life Imagery Christoph Sagel Captures Displaced Objects in Mid Air By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-09-07 | Updated 2011-09-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christoph-sagel References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2011/09/07/christoph-sagel-still-life-photography/) & [christoph-sagel.de](http://www.christoph-sagel.de/) There's something magical about a photographer like Christoph Sagel, who can take ordinary, everyday objects and transform them into something extraordinary with the click of a button. Whether it's furniture, shoes or jewelry, Sagel arranges objects in a puzzling way and consistently creates aesthetically intriguing imagery out of the simplest objects using both his natural vision and digital manipulation. Whether they are arranged on the ground, or appear to be levitating, the objects captured are working together to tell an artistic story through still life. His puzzle-piece vision may be attributable to his professional study of architecture which predated his photography career. While working in Germany, Sagel has worked for international brands from BMW to [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller), [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-branded-candy), [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-diwali-season), Sony and many more, creating ad-worthy images that are both striking and effective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 43% | 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) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Displaced Object Imagery:** Photographers who capture and transform ordinary objects into aesthetically intriguing imagery using natural vision and digital manipulation. - **Levitating Object Photography:** Photographers who take ordinary objects and make them appear to be levitating, creating artful and magical visions. - **Puzzle-piece Vision Photography:** Photographers who arrange objects in a puzzling way, creating aesthetically intriguing imagery out of the simplest objects using both their natural vision and digital manipulation. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Brands can use displaced object imagery to create striking and effective ads that capture the attention of their audience. - **Art:** Displaced object and levitating object photography can be utilized in the art industry to create unique and awe-inspiring pieces that challenge traditional perspectives. - **E-commerce:** Levitating object photography can be used in e-commerce, providing a unique way to showcase products and capture the attention of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Object Design-Explorative Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-secreto.md) - [Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture.md)