# Peripatetic Photo Projects Kyle Cassidy Creates a Collection Called ‘The Hive' By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-projects-the-hive References: [inthehive.org](http://inthehive.org/project.html) Kyle Cassidy's [photo project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-minute-photos) called 'The Hive,' is about how one person sees different life through the [camera lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera). The purpose of the project was to ask what happens when a single person controls the camera of several photographers going about their everyday lives. Check out the gallery to see how random shots have become part of an ongoing project for photographers. **Implications** - With social media websites, blogs and [Youtube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialogue), it's become normal for people to document themselves. These innovations provide a lot of traffic to websites and entrepreneurs who are trying to make money off of views and trying to get a ton of recognition for their service. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Peripatetic Photo Projects:** The trend of creating photo projects that capture different perspectives and experiences through the lens of multiple photographers presents opportunities for innovative storytelling and collaborative art. - **Disruptive Innovation in Personal Documentation:** The rise of social media, blogs, and YouTube has created opportunities for entrepreneurs to monetize personal documentation by offering unique and engaging services that generate high levels of traffic and recognition. - **Visual Storytelling Through Random Shots:** The use of random shots in ongoing photo projects allows for a fresh and spontaneous approach to visual storytelling, presenting an opportunity to disrupt traditional narrative structures and capture authentic moments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can embrace the trend of peripatetic photo projects by offering services and platforms that facilitate collaborative storytelling and provide opportunities for photographers to showcase their unique perspectives. - **Social Media and Content Creation:** The rise of personal documentation through social media platforms and content creation websites presents opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop innovative services and monetization strategies that cater to individuals looking to gain visibility and recognition. - **Visual Arts and Storytelling:** The trend of using random shots in ongoing photo projects opens up new avenues for visual artists and storytellers to experiment with alternative narrative structures and create engaging and authentic storytelling experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-handheld-camera.md)