# Playtime Photography Julie Blackmon Takes Us Back to a Simpler Time By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julie-blackmon References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/artistic-childrens-photography) & [julieblackmon](http://www.julieblackmon.com/) These Julie Blackmon photos remind me of a simpler time when social media wasn't around and outdoor activities were fun. Julie Blackmon's photographs capture moments of [children playing among themselves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child). Each picture brilliantly portrays the imagination that kids use for their daily activities. The fact that the series is done in [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) really emphasizes the idea of [a bygone era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/before-the-internet). Julie Blackmon has truly showed the spirit of childhood that will remind us of our innocence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Childhood Imagination:** Photography that captures the imaginative play of children. - **Nostalgic Aesthetic:** Photography done in black and white to evoke a sense of a bygone era. - **Innocence and Youth:** Photography that reminds us of the simple joys and carefree nature of childhood. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture genuine moments of children's play. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to evoke nostalgia and childhood memories through their work. - **Advertising:** Opportunity to create marketing campaigns that tap into the innocence and freedom of childhood. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Redefining Screen-Free Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Playful Thermal Printer Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-print-camera.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Timeless Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photos-by-artkive.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Screen-Free Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-camera.md)