# Gritty Frank Photography Rylan Perry Captures Portraits Full of Personality By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-27 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rylan-perry References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/photography/gallery/rylan-perry-photography.aspx) & [rylanperry](http://www.rylanperry.com/) [Frank and candid photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) has been the go-to style for many younger photographers like Rylan Perry. Considering that the [hipster lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diary-1999) seems to be centered, at least right now, around the appreciation of nostalgic things, these [analog-like images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify) do fit into this culture. Rylan Perry may not be a hipster, but his work would definitely appeal to them. Based in New York City, Rylan Perry is certainly drawn to beautiful, half-naked women by the looks of his portfolio. Thrown into the mix, however, are a few landscape shots as well. Rylan Perry is especially talented at capturing captivating portraits that really hone in on the personality and character of the subject at hand. Kudos to Rylan Perry for a stellar oeuvre. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Candid Photography:** Opportunity for innovative technologies to enhance candid photography techniques and enable more authentic and personal portraits. - **Analog-like Images:** Potential for disruptive platforms or apps that offer digital filters and editing tools to create analog-like images for a nostalgic aesthetic. - **Character-centric Portraits:** Space for AI-powered tools or algorithms to analyze facial expressions and capture portraits that showcase the subject's unique personality and character. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography and Imaging:** Opportunity for camera manufacturers, software developers, and photo-editing companies to innovate and cater to the growing market of candid and character-centric photography. - **Social Media and Networking:** Disruptive potential for social media platforms to incorporate specialized filters and features that enhance and promote analog-like images, creating an engaging visual experience for users. - **Art and Creative Industries:** Opportunity for galleries, art schools, and creative platforms to showcase and nurture the trend of gritty frank photography and provide education and resources for aspiring photographers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Artist-Forward Fashion Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randy-perez.md)