# Stoic Skyline Portraiture Alex Teuscher's New York Photography is Iconic and Captivating By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-photography-series References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/10/27/new-york-city-by-alex-teuscher/) & [astphotodesign](http://astphotodesign.com/) Photographer Alex Teuscher's New York photography series captures a stoic view of the iconic metropolis. Titled "New York City: Above as Below", this set of portraits is nothing short of amazing. Even if you've seen [its skyline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icebreaker-keyboard) a countless number of times, you cannot help but stare at the gorgeous city that is filled with history and personality. Lensed in black-and-white, Alex Teuscher's New York photography series captures the Big [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1) most famous sights like the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and even Grand Central Station. The series embodies the energy and history of New York and appears nostalgic thanks to its monochromatic look. Whether you're a NYC resident or an architecture-obsessed tourist, you're sure to appreciate this striking set of portraits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Black-and-white Photography:** Opportunity to disrupt the photography industry by focusing on black-and-white photography and capturing iconic cities like New York. - **Nostalgic Aesthetic:** Opportunity to disrupt the art industry by creating nostalgic-themed artwork that resonates with viewers and evokes emotions. - **Cityscape Portraiture:** Opportunity to disrupt the tourism industry by offering cityscape portraiture services that capture the essence and energy of iconic cities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to specialize in black-and-white photography and capture iconic cities like New York from unique perspectives. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to create artwork that embraces a nostalgic aesthetic, evoking emotions and resonating with viewers. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for travel photographers or tourism companies to offer cityscape portraiture services, providing unique and captivating representations of iconic cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc.md) - [Modernist Art-Deco Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchhouse-caf.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Essay-Integrated Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-new-yorkea.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block.md) - [Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-store-gallery.md) - [Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ganz.md)