# Inner Dialogue Photography The Maryam Toson ‘Wants and Needs' Photo Project By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maryam-toson-wants-and-needs References: [maryamtosonphotography.blogspot](http://maryamtosonphotography.blogspot.com/2010/02/wants-and-needs.html) This Maryam Toson 'Wants and Needs' [photo project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) provides a bit of perspective on what different individuals' deem as necessities versus what they see as desires. The constant mix-up between the two ideas provoked the artist to compare and contrast these drastically different concepts. It becomes interesting to see the [variety within these prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) as one person's want may be another's need, creating a cyclical definition of both terms. **Implications** - As for myself, these photos may not be a necessity of mine, but I'm sure glad they exist. The [emotional honesty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) exuded by these photographs really speak to me on a personal level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Perspective Photography:** Exploring the contrast between necessities and desires through visually arresting images. - **Subjective Definitions:** Capturing the subjective nature of wants and needs, challenging traditional definitions. - **Emotional Narrative:** Using photography to convey emotional honesty and create a personal connection with viewers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and styles that challenge the traditional boundaries of photography. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize perspective photography to create captivating campaigns that resonate with consumers on a personal level. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of photography and storytelling to create immersive experiences that evoke strong emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Collaborative Tea Towel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-towel-design.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Modular Marble Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorable-picture-frame.md) - [Artistic Photography Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-21-instant-film-camera.md) - [Student Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebanese-students-design-in-conflict.md)