# Slumbering Vehicle Photoshoots Sleeping Cars by Gerd Ludwig By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-cars References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/photography/news/sleeping-cars-by-gerd-ludwig.aspx) & [instituteartist](http://www.instituteartist.com/feature-Sleeping-Cars-Gerd-Ludwig) Los Angeles, California, can often feel like a city full of cars rather than people and the Sleeping Cars photo series furthers this feeling by personifying these [inanimate vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-labubu-project). With more than seven million registered vehicles in the city, the Sleeping Cars series gives people a glimpse as to where they rest their weary parts after a day on the road. Shot by photographer Gerd Ludwig, the Sleeping Cars photo series really does imbue the subjects with human-like characteristics. Whether [tucked under a tarp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cla-model) or snuggled in the corner of a garage, they will have onlookers cooing instantly. As written on Institute Artist, "The series shows cars that have a presence. They command their space." While most are loners, "a few lucky ones sleep in pairs." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personified Vehicles:** Creating products or experiences that personify inanimate objects, such as vehicles, can generate emotional connections with consumers. - **Visualization of Resting Spaces:** Developing visual content that showcases where products or objects rest can evoke curiosity and engage audiences. - **Emphasizing Object Presence:** Highlighting the unique presence and commanding nature of objects can create an impactful visual experience. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities to humanize vehicles and leverage emotional connections for brand marketing. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with showcasing the resting spaces of objects to create intriguing and visually captivating content. - **Art:** Artists can incorporate the concept of object presence and personification to stimulate discussions and perspectives on everyday objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-solounge.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Transforming Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept.md) - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-tower.md)