# Playfully Picturesque Photography Hayley Murphy Dazzles with Her More-Colorful-than-Life Photos By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayley-murphy References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/caught-in-the-act-with-hayley-murphy) & [hayleymurphy](http://hayleymurphy.com/) Photographer Hayley Murphy stages scenes that are bigger than life--yet still somehow mundane--in her vibrant photography. The talented photographer creates entire scenes that don't leave even one detail unplanned. The results of her laborious efforts are colortastic. Check out the gallery for a taste of Hayley Murphy's work, and check out her site for more. Hayley Murphy is based in Venice, California. **Implications** - As attractive as glamorous photoshoots are, consumers want to see images that they can relate to. Photographers who employ a simple concept are often attractive to those who have seen enough of Photoshopped or high-concept pictures. The depiction of everyday people in print ads is a wonderful approach to getting consumers to feel more connected to a brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Photography:** The trend towards vibrant and colorful photography can create an opportunity for photographers and brands to stand out with their imagery. - **Everyday People Advertising:** The trend towards featuring everyday people in advertising can create an opportunity for brands to connect with consumers on a more personal level. - **Mundane Scenes:** The trend towards staging bigger-than-life, yet still mundane scenes in photography can create an opportunity for photographers to add interest to simple concepts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The colorful and staged nature of Hayley Murphy's photography can be applied to various photography industries, such as fashion and lifestyle. - **Advertising:** The trend towards featuring everyday people in advertising can be applied to various industries, such as food and beverage or health and wellness. - **E-commerce:** Artistic and attractive imagery can be applied to various e-commerce industries, such as fashion or home goods, to increase engagement and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-studio.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md)