Many millennials will barely remember the age of analog photography and the photography faux pas that came with it. One of the most common blunders would be the 'attack of the giant finger,' which happens to be the title of the latest series by Erik Kessels. Published in his book, 'In Almost Every Picture,' it documents a common occurrence found on rolls of film after they have been printed. Although this photography faux pas still happens, the digital era allows people to delete them as soon as they are taken.
What makes this particular photography faux pas series endearing is the vintage photos collected to create it. Scouring flea markets, old photo albums and the Internet for these attacking giant fingers, it comes as no surprise that there are many to be found.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Analog Photography Revival
- There could be a trend for analog photography and the 'attack of the giant finger' as a desirable aesthetic.
- Nostalgic Publications
- There may be a trend for publishing nostalgic photography books like 'In Almost Every Picture'.
- Increasing Value of Vintage Photography
- There may be a trend for collecting and selling vintage photographs, including ones with photography faux pas.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Publishing
- There is an opportunity to publish photography books similar to 'In Almost Every Picture' for those interested in nostalgia.
- Art and Photography Retail
- Vintage and restored photography prints with a photography faux pas aesthetic could be sold by retailers for home decor.
- Photography Equipment Manufacturing
- If there is a revived trend for analog photography, manufacturers could produce new equipment or upgrade vintage cameras and tools.
