# Laidback Hipster Candids Spencer Wohlrab Captures the Casual and Cool By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-06-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-wohlrab References: [photodonuts](http://photodonuts.com/spencer-wohlrab) & [spencerversustheworld](http://spencerversustheworld.com/) Spencer Wohlrab is a New York-based photographer with an eye for capturing models in an easygoing, laid-back sense that exudes serenity and candor. One look through Spencer Wohlrab's selected portfolio provides several examples of a photographer who is interested in portraying beauty, but in a way that eschews the conventions of most [glossy, major fashion publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dupe) and lends more toward the Olivier Zahm/Purple set. On the topic of what drew him to photography, Spencer Wohlrab told PhotoDonuts: "I think the idea of being able to take a photo of something incriminating to use against someone later made photography appealing to me." One of the best parts of Spencer Wohlrab's portfolio is how his images seem to be simply photographs taken of a friend, each shot seeming like an accurate representation of the friend's real life. This is Wohlrab's biggest skill. By injecting low-key authenticity into his shoots, Spencer Wohlrab has established himself as someone to watch in the burgeoning underground [candid photography scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Authentic Candid Photography:** The trend of capturing images that portray genuine moments and authentic beauty in a laidback and casual setting. - **Alternative Fashion Publications:** The trend of embracing unconventional and non-glossy fashion publications, shifting towards a more raw and natural aesthetic. - **Underground Photography Scene:** The trend of emerging underground photography scenes that prioritize capturing real-life moments and relatable subjects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to specialize in candid and authentic photography styles for various purposes such as fashion, lifestyle, and social media. - **Fashion Publishing:** Opportunity for alternative fashion publications to showcase unique and non-traditional fashion photography that resonates with a broader audience. - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for art galleries to feature and promote emerging underground photographers who capture genuine and relatable moments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md) - [Artful Spikey Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-lo.md) - [Outdoor-Inspired Colorful Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travis-weller.md)