# Raw Street Lifestyle Photography Patrick O’Rourke Captures City Lifestyle Photos in Toronto By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-29 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-lifestyle References: [stupidDOPE](http://stupidDOPE.com/2014/04/25/art-imitates-life-check-out-pat-orourkes-photography-series/) & [flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/thecrudetruth/) Patrick O'Rourke captures raw photos of big city lifestyle. The photographer took to the [streets of Toronto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streets-of-toronto), Canada to share what he saw just by walking about the modern cornucopia of people. The images depict everyday life in the city streets and include a younger demographic of people. Surprisingly, by the looks of his portfolio, he saw a lot of [skateboarders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-x-thrasher). He captured them waiting for the subway holding their boards, jumping over city sewers, ramps and even scraping up their knees from falls. The photos also give off a [vintage vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-life) and include random shots of objects and buildings to add a unique twist to the series. For example, one photo features the outside view of a brick building with a single window. In it, a re-created Canadian flag is hanging that boasts a red marijuana leaf in place of the maple leaf. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Street Photography Revival:** There is an opportunity for urban photographers to capture everyday life in cities, especially among young and niche demographics. - **Skate Culture Showcase:** Skate culture can inspire a new trend in photography and creative content creation. - **Retro Aesthetic Resurgence:** Vintage and retro-style visuals have resurged, which can create opportunities for photographers to create unique content. ### Where This Applies - **Photography and Videography:** Professional photographers can take advantage of the demand for street photography trend and retro aesthetic visuals. - **Skateboard and Urban Clothing Brands:** Skate culture and street photography can create brand awareness and promotion opportunities for skateboard and urban clothing brands. - **Digital Marketing and Social Media:** Visual content creation, particularly of street photography and retro visuals, can be useful in driving engagement and increasing brand awareness in digital marketing and social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Skate Photography Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-x-thrasher.md)