Although some of the photos features in Matthew Monteith's body of work can be regarded as quirkily posed, everything about his portfolio is effortlessly candid. In this way, Matthew Monteith shows his viewers that life is full of strange moments that make it all the more interesting. Whether that involves a man walking naked in a suburb neighborhood or a woman taking in a breathtaking scene of nature, there is something special about every minute of life.
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Matthew Monteith studied at the International Center of Photography and Yale School of Art. His photographs have been featured in such prestigious publications as GQ, The New York Times Magazine, Interview, W and Dwell. He is one to keep an eye on.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Candid Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered cameras that can capture candid moments without human intervention.
- Quirky Poses
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a mobile app that uses augmented reality to guide users in striking quirky poses for unique photos.
- Documenting Strange Moments
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a platform that allows photographers to crowdsource strange moments and create a comprehensive database of candid photography.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced image recognition algorithms to automatically categorize and tag candid photographs for easier search and discovery.
- Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online marketplace that connects artists specializing in quirky and candid photography with buyers looking for unique pieces.
- Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lightweight and inconspicuous wearable cameras that can capture candid moments from the first-person perspective.
