# Candid Slumber Captures Michael Cinque's 'Sleeping in Public' is Sweet, Dreamy and Honest By Marie | Published 2011-12-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-cinque References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/11/29/photographer-michael-cinque/) & [cinquephotography](http://www.cinquephotography.com/) As someone who's been known to fall asleep on public transportation far more than I'd like to admit, I've always feared that a stranger might snap my photo mid-drool, which is why I was extremely relieved to not find myself hidden in the [candid captures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) of Michael Cinque's 'Sleeping in Public' photo series. Cinque, a California-based photographer, created the series after unintentionally collecting a number of portraits showing people in their most vulnerable drowsy states. Featuring a collection of both comedic and sentimental photos, the series explores the idea of exposing one's [private moments in public](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory). Though it isn't unusual to see a person [fall asleep on a park bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dimensions) or in the waiting room of the doctor's office, there's still a sense of vulnerability and humor associated with it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Public Sleep Culture:** Create products or services that cater to the needs of people who fall asleep in public. - **Candid Photography:** Develop technology that captures candid moments without compromising privacy. - **Vulnerability Aesthetics:** Explore marketing techniques that center around capturing vulnerable moments in a positive light. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovate ways to capture candid moments and monetize them. - **Consumer Electronics:** Design products that prioritize privacy and consent while capturing personal moments. - **Marketing:** Find new ways to harness vulnerability and connect emotionally with audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unfiltered Sleep Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleep-talk.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Redesigning Restful Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew-project.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Sleep-Focused Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-search-of-sleep.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Secret Sleep Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleepeasy.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md)