# Basketball Court Portraits Courts by Ward Roberts Showcases an Astounding Variety of Sport Arenas By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courts-by-ward-roberts References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/photography/news/ward-roberts-photographs-courts-.aspx) & [wardrobertsphoto](http://www.wardrobertsphoto.com/) Courts by Ward Roberts, a photographer born in Melbourne, Australia and currently based in New York City, revolves around not just any court, but [basketball courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-play-arena). Through his set of eyes, people are given a rare glimpse at how different a court could be. Whether this difference lies in the lines, colors or surroundings, it shows just how much diversity there is in the world. That might be a stretch for some, but not by much. Since the Aussie photographer has been around the globe and back again, it can be safe to assume that Courts by Ward Roberts is comprised of different cultural ideas of the sport staple. Perhaps he'll focus on [tennis courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novak-djokovic-court) or even football fields next, who knows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Diverse Basketball Court Designs:** Opportunity for innovative court designs that incorporate unique lines, colors, and surroundings to enhance the playing experience. - **Cultural Influence on Sports Facilities:** Exploration of how different cultures shape the design and aesthetics of sports arenas, leading to cross-cultural design collaborations. - **Photography as a Medium for Sports Documentation:** Emerging trend of photographers capturing the beauty and diversity of sports facilities, providing a new perspective on the sporting world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Facilities Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create customizable and culturally-inspired sports arenas that enhance the fan experience. - **Photography:** Growing demand for photographers who specialize in capturing unique sports environments, offering new opportunities for photographic services and prints. - **Cultural Exchange and Collaboration:** Increased potential for cross-cultural partnerships between sports facility designers, showcasing the fusion of different design aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum-Run Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museumrun-basketball-court.md) - [Empowering Artful Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-chainkua-reindorf.md) - [Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round21.md) - [Artfully Crafted Basketball Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-court-1.md) - [Eye-Catching Basketball Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-park.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendry1.md) - [Flood-Smart Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-collective.md) - [Brand-Backed Basketball Court Restorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-canada.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md)