# Sneaky Spying Photography This Stealthy App by Kyle McDonald Takes Candid Photos By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyle-mcdonald References: [petapixel](http://www.petapixel.com/2011/07/06/photos-of-people-staring-at-computers/) & [peoplestaringatcomputers.tumblr](http://peoplestaringatcomputers.tumblr.com/) One of the most irrational fears that some people may have are of always being watched, and Kyle McDonald transforms that irrational fear into a reality with this interesting application. This sneaky app captures one photo per minute and sends each photo back to McDonald via email. McDonald proceeded to install this app onto Apple computers at the Apple store, leading to a large collection of candid shots. Though this may be considered a serious invasion of privacy, the gathered photos are definitely hilarious to look through. There is now even a Tumblr site of these candid captures by Kyle McDonald, which is surely a blog that will go viral really soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stealth Photography:** The use of discreet and covert methods to capture candid photos, creating a unique and unfiltered perspective. - **Privacy Invasion:** The concerns and implications surrounding the unauthorized capture and distribution of personal images or information. - **Viral Blogging:** The rapid and widespread sharing of content, particularly humorous or intriguing candid photos, through social media platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Exploring new technologies and techniques for capturing candid and unfiltered moments, while addressing ethical and privacy concerns. - **Technology:** Developing innovative software and hardware solutions to enhance privacy protection and prevent unauthorized surveillance or data breaches. - **Social Media:** Creating platforms and algorithms that facilitate the discovery and sharing of viral content, including candid and humorous photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Tracking Privacy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-apps.md) - [Passive Memory Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holoholo-app.md) - [Discreet File Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-photo-vault.md) - [Visual Timelapse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory.md) - [Private Photo Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory.md) - [Cellphone-Repurposing Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredcamera.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Private Social Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-app.md) - [Automatic Screen Privacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyefocus-privacy-app.md)