# Beautifully Bundled Food Photography 'The Perfect Pairings' by Kyle Dreier Boasts Delicious Combos By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-pairings References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/food/perfect-pairing-kyle-dreier/) & [dreier](http://www.dreier.com/projects/) There are the classic pairings when it comes to [food and beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-pairing-board), and 'The Perfect Pairings' by Kyle Dreier is a clever take on photographing the combinations together. Instead of featuring a plate of food and a glass of the beverage, the photograph series features the two items bundled together with twin. It's an interesting take on the pairings that we traditionally think of when it comes to cuisine. It's quite interesting to peruse the shots by Dreier because each one features pin-sharp styling. There isn't a single speck out of place and each of the perfect pairings looks as good as they can get. Is there any other beverage that goes better with a steak than [red wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-guide-to-wine-pairing)? It's doubtful; just as [sushi goes best with sake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alileo-wines). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food-beverage Pairing Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to visually showcase food and beverage pairings by bundling them together in photography. - **Pin-sharp Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies or techniques for achieving flawless styling in food photography, capturing every detail with precision. - **Alternative Pairing Perspectives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage culinary creativity by challenging traditional food pairing norms and showcasing unconventional combinations through photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide specialized photography services that focus on capturing food-beverage pairings in visually appealing and unconventional ways. - **Food Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques, tools, or products that enable precise and flawless food styling, enhancing the visual appeal of culinary creations. - **Culinary Arts Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate alternative and unconventional food pairings into culinary arts curricula, fostering creativity and expanding the boundaries of gastronomy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Cracker Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-pairings.md) - [Beer-Paired Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-and-beer.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Food Pairing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trigger-the-taste.md) - [Perfect Coffee-Chocolate Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-and-chocolate-pairing.md) - [Cheese Pairing Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-pairing.md) - [Food-Friendly Wine Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pernod.md) - [Handmade Dating App Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-paired-with-paird.md) - [Wine-Paired Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-chocolate-gift-set.md)