# Public Waiting Photography The Richard Hooker Bus Stop Project Shows Variances of People By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-hooker-bus-stop References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2012/11/22/bus-stop/) & [rzhooker](http://rzhooker.com/busstop) A documentation of different people waiting to take [public transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench), the Richard Hooker Bus Stop photography project shows that no two groups of people are exactly alike. People-watching is a fun habit as the wide variety of characters you come across in a big city is extremely interesting. The ways in which they behave, dress and even stand are all different and unique. Through his series of [photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color), Richard Hooker has captured the voyeuristic appeal of looking at the way [people congregate in public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20). The Richard Hooker Bus Stop photography project is a great way to see how people from different walks of life interact in a shared environment such as a bus stop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 63% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Public Waiting Photography:** Photographers capturing people in public spaces presents an opportunity to analyze behavior, fashion, and consumer culture. - **People-watching Culture:** Promoting voyeurism, consumer culture, and community building can drive demand for communal public spaces. - **Documentation Style Photography:** Creating content that represents the diversity of a city and captures the uniqueness of its people is essential for travel marketing campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography Industry:** Photographers can use this project to establish brand identity and gain new business opportunities. - **Public Transportation Industry:** Public transportation organizations can use this project to communicate shared experiences, promote accessibility, and design more inclusive infrastructure. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotel chains and hospitality companies can use this type of photography to showcase the cultural diversity of their locations and create a sense of community among guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-for-public-use.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md)