# Camera Head Portraits Monster67 by Kiyoshimachine Sees Life Through the Lens By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster67-by-kiyoshimachine References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/01/27/smile-for-the-camera-heads/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/people/kiyoshimachine/) Some people are so attached to their cameras, or simply the act of taking photos, that they might has well have camera heads like those captured in the photo series Monster67 by Kiyoshimachine, a photographer based in Niigata, Japan. A hilarious and adorable depiction of the [amateur photography craze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc) that has recently cropped up, the series really puts it into perspective even if that wasn't the intention to begin with. Monster67 by Kiyoshimachine essentially revolves around massive helmets shaped like a [Pentax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentax-17) 6×7. People's faces peer through where the lens normally would be. Although this accessory is enough to make any shot silly and bizarre, those captured in it pose eccentrically to add to the fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Camera Head Photography:** The trend of camera head portraits opens up opportunities for wearable technology and augmented reality experiences. - **Amateur Photography Craze:** The amateur photography craze suggests opportunities for photo editing software and social media platforms to provide new engagement features. - **Eccentric Portraiture:** The trend of posing eccentrically in camera head portraits indicates potential for art exhibits, fashion photography, and entertainment events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Industry:** The photography industry has an opportunity to market customized camera accessories and photography workshops. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** The wearable technology industry can explore camera head accessories for capturing hands-free photos and videos. - **Social Media Industry:** The social media industry can leverage the popularity of amateur photography by incorporating new features for sharing and engaging with camera head portraits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Pebble-Shaped Effortless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyu.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Tomato-Red Retro Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-35mm-camera.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Self-Referential Photographer Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-multitool.md)