When traveling through a foreign country, it can feel as though it is filled with faceless people; that feeling is captured in John Lou Miles' Japan photo series. In photographing this exotic culture and its people, the American traveler managed to translate his outsider point of view perfectly.
John Lou Miles, a TV, advertising and film consultant in Los Angeles, is no stranger to pop culture and story-telling; thus, he was able to imbue his photos with an artistic narrative that is at once abstract and concrete. By focusing on the anonymous faces that roam the cities in Japan, John Lou Miles is able to tell the everyday story of life in this traditional yet modern society. He shoots a wide range of people and situations to do so.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Anonymous Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new photography techniques that prioritize capturing anonymous faces and everyday life.
- Outsider Perspective
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating content that highlights the unique viewpoints of travelers and outsiders in different cultures.
- Narrative Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ways to tell stories and convey emotions through photography without relying on identifiable subjects.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging photographers to experiment with different perspectives, styles, and subject matters.
- Tourism
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique travel experiences that immerse tourists in the sights and sounds of local cultures.
- Art and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and pushing traditional art forms into new realms of abstraction.
