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# LED Hula Hoop Photos
A Couple Traveled Across the US to Take Long-Exposure Photographs

By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-exposure-photographs
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/10/13/grant-mallory-photography/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [grantmallory](http://www.grantmallory.com/)

These stunning long-exposure photographs feature spinning LED hula hoops to show off the United States' National Parks as their backdrops. Photographer Grant Mallory and his fianceé Maria Jacob traveled across the US to merge pschedellic [concentric light patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture) with natural beautiful landscapes.

Among the backgrounds showcased are the South Dakota Badlands, Crater Lake and California's Golden Gate Bridge. Using Maria's developed hula hooping skills at the forefront, Grant paired his love of landscape photography and interest in long-exposure photographs to produce these works of art.

Using various colored LED hula hoops, the photographs are unbelievable, the photography technique capturing only the continuous patterns of light and never the hoop in a still position.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Long-exposure Photography:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new techniques and tools for capturing stunning long-exposure photographs.
- **LED Hula Hoops:** Innovations in LED hula hoops can lead to unique and captivating visual experiences in photography and performance art.
- **Merging Art and Nature:** The trend of merging art and nature offers disruptive innovation opportunities for creating immersive and visually striking compositions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage long-exposure techniques and LED hula hoops to offer unique and captivating visuals for clients and customers.
- **Performance Art:** The performance art industry can incorporate LED hula hoops to create mesmerizing and dynamic performances that blend technology and human expression.
- **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can use the concept of merging art and nature to create immersive experiences for visitors, showcasing natural landscapes through innovative mediums.

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