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Sky-Filled Snapshots

Max Wanger's Photographs Use Empty Space for Emotion-Filled Photos

— May 20, 2011 — Fashion
It's photographers like these that inspire me to pick up my camera more often.

LA-based photographer Max Wanger allows viewers a glimpse into his whimsical and imaginative world through his photography. Max Wanger's photographs are unique in that they are both full and empty. His photographs are full to the brim with emotion and feeling; I haven't yet found a photo of his that hasn't left me smiling and inspired. They are also empty in the way that they are arranged in composition. Max Wanger's photographs all exploit the beauty of empty space by occupying the majority of their frames with blue skies and never-ending horizons.

Max Wanger's photographs use empty space to emphasize how very small individuals really are and how wondrous and huge the world around them is.
Trend Themes
1. Empty Space - Photographers are using empty space in composition to emphasize the subject's surroundings, providing opportunities for businesses in outdoor furniture and decor to create products that amplify a viewer's emotional response to natural beauty.
2. Emotion-filled Photography - Photographers are leaning towards capturing intimate moments and emotion in their photography, opening opportunities for businesses in healthcare to tap into this trend and use it to promote healing and positivity.
3. Imaginative Worlds - Artists and photographers are creating whimsical and imaginative worlds in their work, providing opportunities for businesses in the entertainment industry to utilize these worlds and create immersive experiences for their audience.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Furniture and Decor - Max Wanger's use of empty space in his photography provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in outdoor furniture and decor to create products that amplify a viewer's emotional response to natural beauty.
2. Healthcare - The trend of emotion-filled photography and capturing intimate moments provides an opportunity for businesses in healthcare to tap into it and use it to promote healing and positivity.
3. Entertainment - Max Wanger's imaginative worlds provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the entertainment industry to create immersive experiences for their audience.
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