# Firing Range Photography Johnathan Minster's 'Targets' Shoot Makes a Statement on Violence By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnathan-minster-targets References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2010/12/30/jonathan-minster-targets/#more-48172) & [jonathanminster.blogspot](http://jonathanminster.blogspot.com/search/label/Targets) UK-based photographer Johnathan Minster has an interesting series of photographs entitled 'Targets.' In this series, Minster uses customized shooting targets, places them in [natural/urban settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs) and photographs them. The figures in the targets are chosen based on the environment they live in. These are definitely a set of [unique photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) as it is Jonathan Minster's way of making a statement about how much [violence is in our world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Shooting Targets:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating personalized shooting targets for training and recreational purposes. - **Environmental-inspired Art:** Artists can explore creating artwork that reflects and comments on environmental issues using non-traditional materials and settings. - **Social Commentary Photography:** Photographers can use their art to make statements about societal issues and spark conversations through thought-provoking imagery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Firearms Training:** The firearms training industry could benefit from incorporating customized shooting targets to enhance engagement and effectiveness. - **Art and Design:** In the art and design industry, there is an opportunity to create unique environmental-inspired artwork that resonates with viewers and impacts their perception of nature and society. - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage the power of social commentary photography to capture attention, raise awareness, and contribute to discussions on important social issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md)