# Reading Family Portraits Michael Jang Shoots Retro and Quirky Photographs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jang References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/gallery/michael-jang-black-and-white-photography.aspx) & [michaeljang](http://www.michaeljang.com/) Although Michael Jang's [photography portfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiler) is one of the best I've ever seen, it's actually his website that is generating a lot of buzz. His site was made to look exactly like [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-life), making it very intriguing to many users of the Internet. Yet at the end of the day, it is Michael Jang's [black and white photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that garners him the most attention. From retro celebrities shots to quirky family portraits, his work reflects an eye for creativity and excellence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Photography:** There may be opportunities for businesses to incorporate retro photography aesthetics in their marketing campaigns or branding. - **Replicating Popular Websites:** There may be opportunities for businesses to replicate popular website interfaces to generate buzz and interest. - **Quirky Family Portraits:** There may be opportunities for businesses to incorporate the whimsical and quirky elements of family portraits in branding or design. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photography businesses or platforms can use Jang's portfolio as inspiration for innovative approaches to their own marketing or design. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies or brands may be able to use retro photography or whimsical family portrait themes to differentiate their branding from competitors in the marketplace. - **Web Design:** Web design companies or individuals looking to create a unique and innovative online presence could draw inspiration from Jang's creative use of Google's interface on his photography website. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photo Site Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myphotossite.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Professional AI Headshots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headshotwork.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Instant Headshot Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-headshot.md) - [Professional AI Photo Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-portrait-ai.md) - [AI Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myphotobyai.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remind-ai1.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md)