# Peculiar Portrait Photography Mr Means By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-means-unusual-but-stunning-portrait-photography References: [mrmeans](http://www.mrmeans.com/) At the risk of making Trend Hunting look easy (it's not) I simply stumbled across the site of a photographer known as Mr Means and was totally struck by the style of his work and the [portraits in his portfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). The expression on per- haired Brian is perfect to a tee, as is some man named Chris who was [photographed in a bath tub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color). One of the reasons I think these photographs are so strong is they don't automatically strike you as portraits due to the detail and set up in each image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Detail-rich Portraits:** An emerging trend in photography where portrait artists use intricate details and unique setups to create captivating and unconventional images. - **Expressive Photography:** A trend where photographers capture emotions and personalities through their subjects' expressions, resulting in powerful and striking portraits. - **Unconventional Portraiture:** A growing trend in photography where artists deviate from traditional portrait norms and experiment with unexpected settings, props, and poses. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore new techniques and approaches to create innovative and memorable portrait experiences. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can incorporate unique portrait styles into various mediums, such as paintings, sculptures, and digital art. - **Fashion and Advertising:** The fashion and advertising industries can leverage detail-rich and expressive portraits to create impactful campaigns and visually captivating content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md)