# Family Dynasty Photography 'Generations' by Julian Germain Captures Extended Households By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generations-by-julian-germain References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/julian-germain-generations) & [juliangermain](http://www.juliangermain.com/projects/generations.php) The word family means different things to different people and societies, but the photo series titled 'Generations' by Julian Germain shows that at the end of the day, it simply revolves around a group of people that band together out of love and necessity, to carry on the family name. Generations by Julian Germain in particular focuses on [extended families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25) in order to show [different generations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-shingle). From grandparents to grandchildren, this photo shoot revitalizes the tired art of [family portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-chaos-family). Candid and relaxed, each image is a straightforward depiction of each family captured. According to the Northcumberland-based photographer, Generations by Julian Germain tackles "themes concerning the life cycle, the ageing process, human biology, characteristics and questions of nature and nurture." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extended Family Portraits:** Opportunity to redefine the traditional family photo by capturing multiple generations in candid and relaxed settings. - **Revitalizing Family Portraits:** Innovation in the field of family photography by bringing a fresh perspective and approach to capturing family dynamics and relationships. - **Exploring Family Dynamics:** An opportunity to delve into the complexities of familial relationships and explore themes of life cycle, aging process, and nature vs nurture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Innovative techniques and perspectives in family photography present opportunities for professional photographers to offer unique services catering to extended families. - **Art:** The revitalization of family portraits provides artists with new subject matter to explore and redefine the genre in contemporary art. - **Print Media:** The demand for personalized and sentimental family portraits creates opportunities for print media companies to offer high-quality prints and customized photo products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Multi-Gen Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n7-bretscha-house.md) - [Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-project.md) - [Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-campaign-1.md) - [Collective Brand Identity-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-campaign.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Multi-Generational Vacation Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multigenerational-vacations.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Generational Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflection-house.md)