# Off-Grid Living Photography This Hunter-Gatherer Photo Series is Candid and Enlightening By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-04-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntergatherer-photo-series References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/04/return-adrain-chesser/) & [adrainchesser](http://adrainchesser.com/small/Gallery/TheReturn.aspx) Living a life so unlike the modern-day fast food urbanite lifestyle most of us are attune to, this fascinating hunter-gatherer photo series portrays a lifestyle alien to most of us. Taking us on this unconventional journey is Seattle-based photographer Adrain Chesser. The photographer embarked on a trip through Nevada, Idaho, California and Oregon to capture the lives and rituals of those [living off the grid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-show) in his hunter-gatherer photo series. In 'The Return,' Chesser leaves modern-day mainstream society behind for that of a more [nature-based](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-wild) one. In the series, we see how these people living harmoniously with Mother Nature in a way that pays homage to the First Nation tribes, which hunted for animals, plants and berries, created shelters and survived in tough terrains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Off-grid Living:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing sustainable and self-sufficient living solutions for individuals seeking to live off the grid. - **Hunter-gatherer Lifestyle:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating products and services tailored to the needs and interests of individuals embracing a more nature-based lifestyle. - **Nature-based Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Exploring unique ways to capture and showcase the beauty and essence of people living in harmony with nature. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Living:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing eco-friendly technologies and solutions that support off-grid living and reduce environmental impact. - **Outdoor Lifestyle:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating outdoor products, gear, and experiences that cater to the needs and preferences of individuals embracing a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. - **Photography and Videography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Innovating in the field of photography and videography to capture unique perspectives and narratives of alternative lifestyles and subcultures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Outdoor Living Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-knife-sets.md) - [Alpine River Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howqua-river-lodge.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Off-Grid Forest Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin.md) - [Redefining Screen-Free Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-wild.md)