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# Awkward Momentography
Ross Brown Shoots Captivatingly Surreal Photos

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-16 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-brown
References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/02/16/ross-brown/) & [rossbrownphotographer](http://www.rossbrownphotographer.com/)

[Commercial photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-perfect) can be so entertaining, just take a look at Ross Brown’s images above to see what I mean. To be able to capture clever, [captivating moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosses-campaign) that will sell a product or service is definitely a gift.

Using [surreal settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) and situations -- as well as a generous dose of humor -- Ross Brown has shot everything from sports-related content to lingerie ads. For more of his work, be sure to visit Fubiz.net.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 95% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Surreal Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create captivating and humorous images that can sell products or services.
- **Commercial Humor:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate humor into their marketing campaigns to entertain and engage customers.
- **Creative Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to use surreal and clever photography to grab attention and differentiate themselves in the market.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Photography:** Photographers can explore new techniques and concepts to create unique and captivating images for commercial purposes.
- **Advertising:** Advertisers can experiment with humor and surrealism to create memorable campaigns that resonate with consumers.
- **Marketing:** Marketers can leverage surreal photography to create eye-catching and engaging visuals for their brand promotions.

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