# Shrink Office Photography Mark Gerald Photographs an Array of Psychoanalyst Spaces By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-gerald References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/mark-gerald) & [markgeraldphoto](http://markgeraldphoto.com) Mark Gerald photographs the sacred safe haven that is "[the shrinks office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten)" in a project titled, 'In the Shadow of Freud's Couch.' As a psychoanalyst and photographer, this project successfully merges his two interests. The series originated -- and got its title from -- Gerald's reaction to a photograph of Freud's consulting room. Explaining the intent of the project, Gerald says, “The subject of the psychoanalyst is fascinating because of its traditional posture of neutrality. The analyst and [the analytic space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute), as represented physically by the office, occupy a very private domain. The person and the room have been thought to exist as a blank screen for patients to project their transferences and fantasies upon.” In terms of patterns, Gerald notes that offices located in [warmer climates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-springs-residence), or within low-density populations, tend to be more open. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Office Photography:** Opportunity for businesses to showcase their workspaces through professional photography. - **Psychoanalytic Design:** Opportunity for interior design companies to focus on designing spaces that promote emotional well-being and privacy. - **Interior Design Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to specialize in capturing the beauty of interior design, including psychoanalyst offices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Professional photographers could specialize in office and interior design photography. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies could focus on designing spaces that promote emotional well-being and privacy. - **Psychotherapy:** Psychoanalysis professionals could market their services by emphasizing the importance of private and thoughtfully designed therapy spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md) - [Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxound.md) - [Tranquil Clinic Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Minimally Designed Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrs-reisinger.md) - [Colorful Room Sanctuaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-room.md) - [70s-Inspired Rustic Law Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/century-city-law.md) - [Californian Modern Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-job.md) - [Well-Lit Colorful Wellness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-wellness-studio.md)