# Briefcase Business Models The Serial Cut Still Life Photo Series Presents the Company's Best Work By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-cut-still-life References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Still-life-Set-Design/884026) & [serialcut](http://www.serialcut.com) The interaction of objects can be as interesting and as entertaining as half-naked models frolicking on a beach -- just check out the Serial Cut Still Life photo series to see what I mean. Filled with some of their best [still life work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shots-maker), the series features pieces from [pop-up book references](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) to amazing dioramas. What I like in particular is the sparse use of Photoshop in the Serial Cut Still Life photo series. Instead, it mainly focuses on [great composition, light and clever arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scenemagic-ai). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalistic Still Life:** Capture still life compositions with minimal use of Photoshop, focusing on great composition, light, and clever arrangements. - **Pop-up Book References:** Incorporate pop-up book references in still life photography to create visually engaging and interactive compositions. - **Diorama Photography:** Experiment with dioramas to bring depth and storytelling into still life photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Incorporate the Serial Cut Still Life style into commercial and artistic photography for product advertising and visual storytelling. - **Publishing:** Explore the use of still life photography with pop-up book references to enhance book covers, magazines, and editorial layouts. - **Event Planning:** Create immersive and interactive experiences by incorporating pop-up book techniques and dioramas in event design and decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection.md) - [Brutalist Aluminum Stationery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumon.md) - [Emerging Designer Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-series.md) - [Reimagined Familiar Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karimoku-1.md) - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Organic Abstract Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-family.md) - [Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-now-1.md)