# Zoned Out Photography The Ted Partin 'The Gaze' Series May Make You Glassy Eyed By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-partin-the-gaze References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/news/ted-partin-photographs-the-gaze.aspx) & [fr.photography-now](http://fr.photography-now.com/artists/K27904.html) This Ted Partin 'The Gaze' photo series captures the moment in which a person has zoned out. An almost poetic concept, it is also very simple one to be captured on film. Shot with an [old-school 8 x 10 inch Deardorff camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii), this Ted Partin 'The Gaze' photo series is rather fascinating -- so much so that you'll probably find yourself zoning out while browsing through it. See these interesting photographs for yourselves in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Analog Photography:** Opportunities to innovate in the art of photography with non-digital mediums. - **Mental Health Awareness:** The trend of art reflecting the growing concern of stress in individuals' lives. - **Minimalism Aesthetic:** Use of simple and understated imagery in compliment with a trend in minimalism design. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** Opportunities to innovate within artistic communities for non-traditional mediums. - **Mental Health and Self-help Industries:** Market for products and services targeted towards promoting mental wellness. - **Fashion and Design:** Trend of minimalism aesthetic in design and visual branding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Futuristically Informed Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomers-binoculars.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md)