# Abstract Food Photography Richard Haughton Foregoes the Typical for Something More Imaginative By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-haughton References: [inqmind.co](http://inqmind.co/2013/05/move-over-food-porn/) & [richardhaughton](http://www.richardhaughton.com/) Food photography is all the rage right now and that is why it is refreshing to stumble upon someone's portfolio that puts a twist on it; in this case, that someone is Richard Haughton. Richard Haughton goes down a more abstract path when it comes to this theme. Instead of plating the food as though it were going to be served any minute, he creates [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-gallery-popup) themselves that go beyond their look and taste. From lab-like experiments to other imaginative arrangements, Richard Haughton takes [food photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) to a whole new level. In fact, one of his more mind-boggling shots revolves around a [bowl of soup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosse-blackwell) with ingredients that have been neatly placed in a polka-dot pattern that someone who love to wear. Richard Haughton's work could easily grace walls as well as plates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Food Photography:** Opportunity to explore unconventional and artistic approaches in food photography. - **Imaginative Arrangements:** Creating visually stunning food compositions that challenge traditional plating techniques. - **Lab-like Experiments:** Exploring the intersection of science and food through innovative and visually appealing photography. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Photography:** Providing new avenues for photographers to showcase their creativity in capturing food. - **Art and Design:** Employing abstract food photography as a form of artistic expression and decorative visual content. - **Restaurant and Culinary:** Inspiring chefs and restaurants to experiment with novel food presentation to enhance customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md)