# Shoelace Spaghetti Art Brilliant and Dramatic Portrait Photography by Ryan Schude By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoelace-dinners-brilliant-portrait-photography-by-ryan-schude References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/03/27/ryan-schude-photography/) & [ryanschude](http://www.ryanschude.com/) I love these [absurd portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) shot by Ryan Schude, a photographer residing and working in Los Angeles. They are brilliant examples of his [photographic talent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) for arranging interesting scenarios, like the domestic row scene where a woman is throwing her partner’s belongings out of the window. Ryan Schude has a great eye for imaginative settings and scenes executed with brilliantly dramatic lighting. You can see more of his amazing work on his website. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for products that take on an [unconventional approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024). Items that push the limits on creativity appeal to shoppers who desire something new. Companies could develop more designs with this in mind to increase their appeal on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Design:** Companies could disrupt the market by creating products with unconventional designs that push the limits on creativity and appeal to consumers who desire something new. - **Imaginative Scenes:** Creating products and experiences that feature imaginative settings and scenes executed with brilliantly dramatic lighting could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses. - **Absurd Portraits:** Businesses could take inspiration from Ryan Schude's absurd portraits and create products that feature unique and unexpected elements that appeal to consumers seeking new and innovative experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photography businesses could disrupt the market by offering services that feature imaginative settings and scenes executed with brilliantly dramatic lighting, similar to Ryan Schude's work. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies could create clothing and accessories with unconventional designs and unique elements inspired by Ryan Schude's artistic approach to photography. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies could create products that feature imaginative and unexpected elements, similar to the domestic row scene in Ryan Schude's photography, to appeal to consumers seeking unconventional design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Sculptural Experimental Artforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md)