# Nuns Having Fun Shannon Taggart's Photo Series Shows the Lighter Side of Piety By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shannon-taggart-nuns References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/20655/) & [shannontaggart](http://www.shannontaggart.com/nuns/pages/nuns01.html) You might think that a nun's ascetic lifestyle affords no opportunities for fun, but Shannon Taggart's 'Nuns' [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) will prove you wrong. These incredible images provide a behind-the-scenes look into a lifestyle many of us can't imagine living. While I've selected the most egregious photos from Shannon Taggart's 'Nuns' series for the gallery above, the full collection is well worth a look at the link below. **Implications** - One of the best ways a company or brand can draw attention to its brand is by presenting advertising that relies on [surprise or shock value](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies). By displaying a glib or [non-traditional sense of humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them), the company distinguishes itself as avant-garde and edgy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surprising Advertising:** Opportunity for companies to draw attention and distinguish themselves as avant-garde and edgy through glib or non-traditional humor. - **Lifestyle Photography:** Growing demand for behind-the-scenes looks into unique and unfamiliar lifestyles, creating opportunities for photographers to capture and showcase these perspectives. - **Challenging Stereotypes:** Trend of challenging preconceived notions and stereotypes about religious figures, opening opportunities for creative expression and dialogue. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies in the marketing and advertising industry can leverage surprising advertising to capture attention and differentiate themselves. - **Photography:** Photographers have an opportunity to meet the growing demand for unique lifestyle photography by capturing and showcasing behind-the-scenes looks into unfamiliar lifestyles. - **Creative Arts:** Artists and creators have the chance to challenge stereotypes and provoke thought through creative expression and dialogue about religious figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photographic Winery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winery-experience.md) - [Humorous Fun-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-flags.md) - [Religious Mascot Official Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Novelty Polling Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnypoll.md) - [Joyful Protein Milkshake Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-ya-can.md) - [Cheeky Seltzer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntrl-vodka-seltzer-chloe-fineman.md) - [Cheeky Grandmother-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snif-naughy-nonna.md)