# Candy-Coated Captures Kim Akrigg Photographs Sweet Scenarios With a Dark Edge By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kim-akrigg References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/kim-akrigg.html) & [kimberleyakrigg](http://kimberleyakrigg.com/) Kim Akrigg's [photographic works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) are so [colorfully sweet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candyinspired), it is as though she actually coated each and every one of them in candy. The artistic elements within this work are also interestingly creative, making it an overall unusual yet intriguing spread. Kim Akrigg's photography also has a dark tone that balances out her use of [electric, vibrant hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) throughout. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kim Akrigg has been shooting since 2007. Also armed with the admirable goal "to find the unusual in the usual, searches out the beautiful in the everyday, and wants to make you look at things in a different way," as stated in her bio, she definitely succeeds at that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of vibrant hues in unconventional ways to create visually striking images. - **Artistic Creativity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of artistic expression in photography by incorporating unconventional elements and concepts. - **Dark-toned Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the allure of darkness with vibrant colors to create a unique and intriguing aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and styles that challenge traditional photography norms. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge different art forms and concepts to create visually captivating and thought-provoking artwork. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with clothing designers to create vivid and unconventional fashion photography campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md)