# School Portrait Mocking 'We Have Lasers' Takes Aim at Retro 90s Backgrounds By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-02 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-portrait-mocking-we-have-lasers References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/4559398) & [laserportraits.net](http://www.laserportraits.net/) I always hated picture day at school, and I know that many other people feel the same way. But you always looked forward to choosing that backgroud for your portrait; that is until 'We Have Laser' (laserportraits.net) came along. Giving respect to the most hideous/glorious of portrait backdrops, We Have Lasers showcases those who dared to opt for the technicolour background. We all have a laser portrait somewhere, isn’t it time we brought them out and celebrated them through laughter? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Portrait Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new market by offering retro-inspired portrait photography services with a modern twist. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into consumers' nostalgia by incorporating retro elements into advertising campaigns and brand experiences. - **Humorous Reinterpretation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or service that allows people to create and share humorous reinterpretations of old school portraits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the traditional school portrait industry by offering unique and creative photography services that cater to individuality and self-expression. - **Advertising & Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new approaches to advertising and marketing that evoke nostalgia and connect with consumers on an emotional level. - **Social Media Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a social media platform specifically dedicated to sharing and celebrating nostalgic content, such as old school portraits with humorous twists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Professional AI Photo Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-portrait-ai.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [AI Humor Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-me-ai.md)