# Rocky Feet Photography The Stone Footprints Series by Iain Blake is Absolutely Adorable By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-footprints References: [inspire.2ia.pl](http://inspire.2ia.pl/post/21741961282/footprints-by-iain-blake) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/iainblake/sets/72157627872410805/) Absolutely adorable, the Stone Footprints photo series is exactly what its name alludes to. Capturing footprints made out of [smooth stones and pebbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool), it is a strangely heartwarming project. It might not be filled with [cute puppy paws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-paw-bottle) and baby hands, but the Stone Footprints photo series shows that with a little imagination and a lot of patience, people's [natural habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation) can also be given very endearing qualities. Shot by Iain Blake, an amateur photographer working in the emergency service sector in Renfrew, Scotland, the Stone Footprints photo series is a simple, creative concept. Although the photos themselves are amazing in their crispness and composition, the 'footprints' steal the show. Blake carefully assembled each one with perfectly formed rocks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stone Footprint Art:** The Stone Footprints photo series is a great example of creating art from natural materials. - **Creative Photography Techniques:** The crispness and composition of the photos in the Stone Footprints project show the value of using unique techniques in photography. - **Natural Material Crafts:** The Stone Footprints photo series demonstrates the potential for creating crafts and art pieces from natural materials such as pebbles and stones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The use of natural materials and stones in the Stone Footprints project creates an opportunity for art and craft supplies companies to provide unique materials for creating artwork. - **Photography Services:** The Stone Footprints photo series highlights the potential for photography services to provide creative and unique concepts for clients. - **Home Decor and Gifts:** The Stone Footprints photo series presents an opportunity for home decor and gift companies to create and sell unique pieces featuring stone and pebble footprints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Stone Offcut Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvatori-precioso.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-rubble.md) - [Stacked Stone Camera Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nostalgia-of-now.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md)