# Faux-Surfer Tatoography The Kelly Slater Photoshoot Makes Some Serious Waves By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-slater-photoshoot References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Kelly-Slater/103656) & [burdu976](http://www.burdu976.com) The Kelly Slater photoshoot showcases what the pro athlete may look like if he devoted his life to [ink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) rather than waves. The Tony Hawk of surfing, this guy has been at the forefront of this sport for years now. I had great respect for [surfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-queer-surf) before, but after trying it out myself, I have a whole new admiration for the sport. The Kelly Slater photoshoot was taken and developed by Alberto Seveso, who has done such other altered shoots with the likes of Michael Phelps and Lindsey Vonn. It’s one thing to be a [great photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-x-thrasher), but it is something else completely to be a master visual artist as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Tatoography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality technology that allows users to experience having tattoos without actually getting inked. - **Athlete Transformation Photoshoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique visual experiences by altering and showcasing professional athletes in unconventional ways, expanding the possibilities of sports photography. - **Crossover Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between artists and athletes, merging different mediums to create visually stunning and thought-provoking projects. ### Where This Applies - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine virtual reality technology with the tattoo industry, offering virtual tattoo experiences and consultations. - **Sports Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and transformative photography techniques in the world of sports photography, capturing athletes in unique and imaginative ways. - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Facilitate collaborations between artists, photographers, and athletes to create innovative and visually striking projects that push the boundaries of traditional mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [High-Performance Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-of-nature-sunscreen.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Advanced Surfboard Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md)