# Offbeat School Portraits Stomping Ground Photo Takes on Ugly School Photos, and Wins By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomping-ground-photo References: [offbeatmama](http://offbeatmama.com/2010/05/stomping-ground-photo-nontraditional-school-portraits) & [stompinggroundphoto](http://www.stompinggroundphoto.com) Stomping Ground Photo is taking on the world of [ugly class portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam), and appears to be winning. No more will the photographer call us 'Princess' or 'Captain,' with our eyes one way and our chin the other. Instead, [snazzy shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic) of lightsaber-swinging, giggling and happy children abound--not posed, but allowing [kids to be kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-still-kids), in all their glory. Stomping Ground Photo is based out of Brooklyn, but operates in numerous cities throughout the US. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized School Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows parents to customize their child's school portrait, incorporating their hobbies and interests. - **Authentic, Candid Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a mobile app that connects parents with local photographers specialized in capturing genuine moments of children instead of traditional posed portraits. - **Digital Transformation in School Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer a cloud-based platform that enables schools to manage and distribute digital versions of school portraits to parents and students. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and software tools that enhance the quality and creativity of school portraits. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online marketplace where parents can order custom school portraits from a variety of photographers. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a photography curriculum in schools that teaches students the art of authentic and creative photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photographic Winery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winery-experience.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Aesthetic Stock Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dupe.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Professional AI Headshots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headshotwork.md) - [Children-Focused Salon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-still-kids.md) - [Group Photo Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squadtune.md)