# Candid Road Trip Shoots The Mariana Garcia Page the Magazine Shoot Follows a Couple Through Cali By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-07-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariana-garcia-page-the-magazine References: [thephotographylink](http://www.thephotographylink.com/archives/7831) & [pagethemagazine](http://www.pagethemagazine.com/issues/12/contenido/13/article.html) This Mariana Garcia Page The Magazine editorial tells an incredible story of love and adventure in the summer. The shoot, entitled 'Long Long Long,' follows Diana and Greg on a seemingly low-budget road trip through California. The photos are so [candid and natural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) that if I didn't know any better, I'd have thought they were taken by a couple of kids in love on their first lover's getaway. Garcia's candid captures are far from your stereotypical tourist shots. The effortless photos capture beauty in simplicity, switching subjects between places and people, but finding the splendor in each of them through her unusual lens. **Implications** - [Photography that tells a story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinematic-travel-campaign) is appealing to consumers, as these still captures are almost filmlike. Leaving much to the imagination and interpretation of viewers, shoots like this one are appealing in their effortless and inherent beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Candid Photography:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in photography by using candid, natural shots that tell a story. - **Storytelling Photography:** Photography that tells a story is becoming more popular as consumers value imagery that is almost filmlike. - **Unconventional Tourist Shots:** Capturing unconventional, authentic tourist shots through candid photography can provide unique and appealing visuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Using candid photography in travel and tourism promotions can attract consumers who value authenticity. - **Fashion:** Candid photography can be used in fashion editorials to create a raw and authentic look. - **Media and Entertainment:** Storytelling photography can be leveraged in media and entertainment to create a more immersive and engaging experience for viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Travel Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-made-for-this.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Localized Destination Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewood-hotels-resort.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Cinematic Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinematic-travel-campaign.md) - [Modern-Day Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernday-travel.md) - [Sun-Lit Anniversary Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-100-years.md) - [Photographic Winery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winery-experience.md) - [Nature-Inspired Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marbella-club-x-daniela-villegas.md)