# Furious Fighter Portraits The Bold and Brusque James Abbot Wrestling Project By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-abbot-wrestling-project References: [photographyoffice](http://www.photographyoffice.com/2011/02/wrestling-photography-by-james-abbott/#more-662) & [jamesabbottphotography](http://www.jamesabbottphotography.co.uk/) The James Abbot Wrestling Project took place in just a matter of minutes. He arrived at a [wrestling event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufc-collectibles) and was given 15 minutes to shoot 16 wrestlers. Given the short time frame, the [candid results](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) are vivid and undeniably gruff. The rough heavyweights glare into the camera, flex their guns and flash their intimidating props against the black background. Although [macho men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) are rarely the focus of photoshoots, the James Abbot Wrestling Project presents them in a stark and sincere light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rugged Portraiture:** The trend of photographing tough and unyielding subjects in honest and raw light. - **Candid Capturing:** The trend of photographing subjects in a natural and spontaneous state without posing them. - **Minimalistic Backgrounds:** The trend of using black or white backgrounds to create a striking contrast with the subject. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Constructing a photo genre that shows authentic representations of masculinity. - **Advertising:** Fashion and luxury industries can deploy these photographs as representations of strength and bravery in their marketing campaigns. - **Entertainment:** The film, television, and sports industries can use these types of photographs to project grit and candor in their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Heavyweight-Inspired Boxing Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-co2.md) - [Athlete-Approved Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curb-chain-collection.md)