# Sneaky Drive-By Photography Snap Happy Driving in a Van Covered In Working Cameras By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-happy-driving-van-covered-in-working-cameras1 References: [cameravan](http://www.cameravan.com/) Harrod Blank had a seriously crazy idea: to cover his van in cameras and then drive around taking pictures - which is exactly what he did! The beauty in this stunt is that passersby think the cameras are fake, so act perfectly normally. A bad arse photography project that is constantly on the go… and a great idea to boot. **Implications** - In today's over-processed society, there is much value placed on [candid imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic) used in art, photography, advertising and even film. This gives an audience a much-needed break from the rehearsed, manipulated norm of the entertainment and art industries, and is a great way for a company to build trust. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Candid Imagery:** The trend of using candid imagery in art, photography, advertising and film to provide a break from the rehearsed norm of the entertainment and art industries. - **Drive-by Photography:** The trend of capturing candid images while driving around in a van equipped with numerous cameras. - **Disruptive Artistic Expression:** The trend of exploring unconventional and unique art forms, such as sneaky drive-by photography, to push creative boundaries and captivate audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising & Marketing:** Companies can leverage the power of candid imagery to build trust with their audiences and gain a competitive edge in the advertising and marketing industry. - **Photography:** The drive-by photography trend presents an opportunity for photographers to experiment with new techniques and equipment, and create unique and captivating images. - **Film Production:** The trend of candid imagery can be applied in film production to create more realistic and relatable storylines, and give viewers a break from over-processed entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-handheld-camera.md) - [Skate-Inspired Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capturing-the-journey.md) - [Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-life.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)