# Dressing Room Request Photography These Photographs by Henry Hargreaves Document Star Cravings By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-05-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photographs-by-henry-hargreaves References: [fstoppers](http://fstoppers.com/a-delightful-series-of-the-food-artist-request-backstage) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Henry-Hargreaves-photography/143793632392727) This fascinating series of images by Brooklyn-based photographer Henry Hargreaves documents food requests from some of the world's [most famous musicians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauceographs). From Lady Gaga to Mariah Carey, Henry's incisive shots manage to capture the demands of these mega-rich divas and rockstars. Henry's unique approach to capturing the stars' decadent dressing room requests involved taking the items off the caterer's tray and capturing them in a Flemish Baroque still-life style, which gives them extra impact. Anyone who is interested in following popular culture will surely find it titillating to learn that Britney Spears requests [McDonald's cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stormzy-meal) without the buns, and that Lady Gaga loves non-smelly, non-sweaty [cubes of cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection) served on ice. The photographer says he aims for his images to offer a glimpse into the larger than life personalities of these privileged people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Requests:** The rise of documenting and sharing the specific demands of celebrities is creating opportunities for personalized luxury services and niche catering companies to cater to unique palates. - **Baroque-style Photography:** The use of ornate, stylized photography styles in food photography and advertising creates an opportunity for photographers and marketing agencies to differentiate their brands and enhance visual appeal. - **Personalized Catering Services:** The demand for unique and customized catering services is increasing, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for caterers to offer bespoke services to the growing number of clients seeking personalization and exclusivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Catering:** Catering companies who specialize in offering personalized menu items and bespoke services can tap into the growing demand for unique and niche catering services. - **Luxury Services:** As consumers continue to seek out personalized luxury experiences, there is an opportunity for luxury service providers to offer exclusive, tailored services to high net worth clients. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies in marketing and advertising can use baroque-style photography and visual storytelling to differentiate their brand and connect with customers on a deeper level. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Employee-Curated Fast Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-celebrity-meals.md) - [Rapper-Approved Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-4-box.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Plant-Based Musician QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaulitz-menu.md)