# Unexpected Item Photography The Mindo Cikanavicius Collection is Bizarrely Awesome By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindo-cikanavicius-collection References: [thecreativefinder](http://thecreativefinder.com/portfolio-broad.php?username=mindo_c) & [mindo-c](http://www.mindo-c.com/) The Mindo Cikanavicius collection features people holding or wearing some very [strange objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routines-collection) in regular places and [captivating landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection). What it manages to do very well is surprise the viewer; with Mindo Cikanavicius you never know what's coming next. From the woman standing on top of the building wearing a bubble head to the girl standing fully dressed casually reading a book in the ocean and the elder gentleman gazing at the sea in moose ears, Cikanavicius will definitely pull you along for the ride. The element of surprise is a great device in [modern photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). The unexpected is fascinating and keeps viewers on their toes and coming back for more. The Mindo Cikanavicius collection definitely accomplishes this and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Unexpected-item Photography:** Incorporating unusual objects or props in photography in unexpected locations to create a stunning visual narrative for viewers. - **Surprise-driven Photography:** Surprising viewers through the use of unexpected elements in photography, resulting in captivating images. - **Location-based Photography:** Capturing images in unconventional locations, creating a contrast between the subject and the setting. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Incorporating unusual elements in advertising photography or videos to create a lasting impression and surprise the audience. - **Art:** Exploring the use of uncommon objects in photography to produce innovative and creative pieces of art. - **Tourism:** Using unconventional locations as a backdrop for photographs or videos to create unique promotional content and attract tourists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Object Design-Explorative Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-secreto.md)