# Peculiar Hotel Photography Do Not Disturb by Anja Niemi Revolves Around Odd Behaviours By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-not-disturb-by-anja-niemi References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/xn/detail/2100445:BlogPost:1094462) & [anjaniemiphotography](http://www.anjaniemiphotography.com/) It is only natural to wonder what hotel staff assume when they spot a 'do not disturb' sign hung on the door; Do Not Disturb by Anja Niemi, a Norwegian photographer based in London, England, is a series that dashes away the obvious. Instead of engaging in seedy or sexy behaviours, it revolves around [oddball self-portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) of the photographer posing in various [states of relaxation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew-project). Although drowning is arguably not relaxing in the least. Entering [various hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bwh-hotels) with a suitcase full of clothes and wigs, Do Not Disturb by Anja Niemi was born. Niemi says, "I got the idea for the hotel rooms after reading an article on 1950s housewives in Norway getting a paid housewife vacation from the government. I thought that is exactly what I need, but as this arrangement no longer existed I decided to create it for myself." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hotel Photography:** Opportunity to explore unique and unconventional perspectives in hotel photography, capturing unexpected moments and behaviors. - **Oddball Self-portraits:** Embracing quirkiness and self-expression in self-portraits, creating intriguing and captivating visual narratives. - **Artistic Hotel Experiences:** Creating immersive and artistic experiences within hotel rooms, blurring the lines between accommodation and art installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality & Tourism:** Innovative hotel photography can enhance marketing efforts, showcasing unique accommodations and experiences. - **Fine Arts:** Exploring unconventional self-portraiture can open up new avenues for artistic expression and challenge traditional norms. - **Interior Design:** Integrating art and creativity into hotel rooms can offer guests a unique and memorable experience, prompting creative interior design solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thriller Novel Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-by-hilton-times-square.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [Surrealist Story-Backed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-heler.md) - [Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htel-chteau-deau.md) - [Maximalist Norwegian Design Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visdal-transformed-le-fumoir.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md)