# Zombie-Fighting Families Jessica Bjorn Captures the Bellingham Family in Apocalyptic Times By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-bjorn References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/10/zombie-slayer-f.php) & [bakanphotography](http://www.bakanphotography.com/) The Bellingham family has to be one of the coolest families out there, as photographer Jessica Bjorn of Bakan Photography can probably attest to. She shot a fun photo shoot for them that focused on a zombie theme. It seems almost impossible that anything could be better than the [zombie-themed engagement photos](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amanda-rynda) taken by Amanda Rynda, but seeing a fierce little girl glad in teddybear armor and wielding a fake sword is just too priceless. Jessica Bjorn was approached by Mr. Bellingham, who happened to fashion all of the costumes, to shoot the [zombie-slaying escapades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading) for his wife’s birthday present. The idea was entirely his wife’s, as he writes, “My wife only asked for one thing for her birthday this year. She wanted to do a Post-Apocalypse/Zombie Slaying family photo shoot!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Post-apocalyptic Family Photo Shoots:** Opportunity for photographers to capture families in creative, non-traditional settings. - **Zombie-themed Engagements:** Chance for engaged couples to take unique, fun photoshoots inspired by pop culture. - **Costume-making:** Growing demand for elaborate costumes for photo shoots, conventions, and events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can expand their portfolio and offer unique photo shoot experiences to clients. - **Wedding and Engagement:** Opportunities for wedding and engagement planners to offer zombie or other pop-culture themed packages. - **Costume Design:** Entrepreneurs can start businesses catering to the growing demand for elaborate costumes in the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Family-Centric Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-chaos-family.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Zombie Survival Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md)