# Earthquake Weddings Photos in the Wake of the China Quake By Bianca | Published 2008-07-31 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthquake-weddings-photos-in-the-wake-of-the-china-quake References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/05/22/quake.wedding.ap/) Since the California earthquake has our mind on earthquakes once again, it's an appropriate time to showcase this dramatic gallery of photos taken on May 12, 2008 in Sichuan, China. A photographer was capturing a couple on their wedding day in Pengzhou. Wang Qiang's breathtaking photographs begin with a shot of the church setting before the quake struck, then move on to show emotion-charged images of the people as devastation shattered the surrounding structures. The aftermath of the 7.8 Richter scale earthquake was captured by many photographers, but its ones with a story line, such as these, that really tug at hearts. This would be a great inspiration for a movie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Disaster Photography:** There is an opportunity for photographers to capture the realities of natural disasters, from weddings to ordinary people who become victims. - **Disaster Weddings:** In the aftermath of a natural disaster, there is potential for wedding planners to provide a more meaningful experience for couples by adapting beautifully to the surroundings while also celebrating the resilience of their love. - **Charitable Wedding Registries:** Couples can use their weddings as an opportunity to give back to those affected by natural disasters by creating charitable wedding registries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can adapt to the emotional needs of individuals including weddings and other special moments affected by natural disasters. - **Wedding Planning:** Wedding planners can find opportunities to provide a customized experience in the aftermath of a natural disaster, by incorporating the beauty of devastated surroundings into the ceremony, making it more meaningful and unique. - **Non-profit and Charity:** The non-profit and charity industry has a role in making donations easy for couples, by providing charitable wedding registries that allow them to provide relief for those affected by natural disasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Day Wedding Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-photos.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Earthquake Preparedness Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthquake-preparedness-event.md) - [Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-wedding.md) - [Wedding Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posttoforever.md) - [Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-love-chapel.md) - [Wedding Day Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-day-emergency-kit.md) - [Culture-Accommodating Quarries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-space.md)