# Clever Adtography Ken Anderson's Amusing Photographic Campaigns By Tinkalicious | Published 2009-01-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-photos-in-advertising-ken-andersons-shots-amuse References: [translate.google](http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=ttp://www.radeville.com/ken-anderson-statut-creatif/&sl=fr&tl=en) & [kenandersonphoto](http://kenandersonphoto.com/home.html) I love the ironic and hilarious shots by photographer Ken Anderson. His images evoke a smirk and a smile as you realize that there is much more to them than meets the eye. Anderson’s [hilarious parody ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake) are where his talent shines brightest. In the gallery, we've featured a number of his best ad photos. You'll see his work for [CNN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-astronaut) where no one can tear themselves away from the TV even though there’s a burglar in the bedroom, Nationwide Insurance’s careless mechanic, career hints for CareerBuilder, and inappropriate noisemaking for Seinnheiser headphones. There's also my personal favorite, the farmer soaking in the tub for [John Deere Credit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-sky-miners). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Humorous Advertising:** Ken Anderson's parody ads showcase a potential for disruptive, comical ad campaigns. - **Ironic Imagery:** Anderson's ironic shots could inspire the creation of unconventional product imagery for branding purposes. - **Unexpected Brand Collaborations:** Anderson's work could lead to partnerships between unlikely brands for creative brand awareness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** Anderson's clever adtography demonstrates how unconventional and humorous advertisements can create impact. - **Photography:** Anderson's use of ironic imagery highlights the potential for photographers to tell a unique, comical story through their work. - **Branding:** Anderson's work could inspire branding professionals to think outside the box and create campaigns with a humorous and ironic twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Review-Based Marketing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-campaign.md) - [Ad Inspiration Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-reads-ads.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Lazy Cereal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-cereal.md) - [House Party-Themed Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiders-keepers.md) - [Playful Pet Accident Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-you-can-afford-it.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Candid Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-not-an-ikea-catalog.md)