# Raw Iconic Photography Kate Simon Candidly Capture Music Celebrities In Her Rock Photography By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-simon References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/photography/gallery/kate-simons-rock-photography.aspx) & [katesimonphotography](http://katesimonphotography.com/) Kate Simon is an extremely talented photographer who has managed to capture some captivating candid images of [iconic music superstars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit). Her photography effortlessly depicts music icons from Madonna to David Bowie as cool, calm and relaxed individuals. Kate Simon's interest in photography began when she was a teen living in New York. She soon began [following celebrities and musicians on tour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eras-tour-book) in America and Europe. The majority of her work is [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1), giving the images that extra-vintage quality. Her photography is raw, realistic and truly captivating. Noted photos are those of the legendary Bob Marley strumming his guitar and taking a moment for himself with his head hung. More work by Kate Simon is featured on her website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Candid Music Photography:** There is an opportunity for innovative candid music photography that showcases the raw and relaxed side of iconic music celebrities. - **Black and White Photography:** The use of black and white photography can provide an extra-vintage quality in candid photography of music celebrities. - **Celebrity Tour Photography:** Opportunities exist for photography that captures the essence of celebrities on tour to provide an intimate and raw view of their personalities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Industry:** The music industry can take advantage of candid and raw photography to provide a unique angle for marketing and promotion of iconic music celebrities. - **Photography Industry:** Innovation in candid photography, specifically black and white shots, can give the photography industry an opportunity to create unique products and services for clients. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry could benefit from candid music photography that showcases celebrities in relaxed, everyday settings during their tours, which can add a unique selling point for travel agencies and tours. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Britpop Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-photography-exhibition.md) - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Celebratory Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md)