# Life-Documenting Photography The Makers is a Photographic Essay About Inspiration and Creation By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makers References: [tbpdesign.blogspot](http://tbpdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/makers.html) & [themakersproject](http://www.themakersproject.com/) The Makers is a [photographic project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-photoid) by Jennifer Causey. The series follows different people in from Brooklyn, New York and explores what inspires them to create their different products. Cooks, bakers, [jewelry-makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makers-gallery) and florists are some of the professions that are covered in The Makers [photo documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-is-art-campaign). What Causey captures is the distinct essence of Brooklyn; she describes it as being close enough to Manhattan to have a big city feel, but also distant enough to retain that small community sense. The Makers gives you a glimpse of the individual lives of Brooklyn-based businesses, the people that run them and the beautiful spaces they operate from. This journal of images is a brilliant way to see the beauty in creation in multiple situations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creator Profile Photography:** The trend of photography showcasing creators and their creative process, highlighting their unique styles and inspirations. - **Small Business Spotlight:** The trend of featuring small businesses and their owners, highlighting their personal stories and the community they operate within. - **Visual Journalism:** The trend of using photography to tell in-depth stories about people and their livelihoods in a compelling and engaging way. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** As the trend of creator profile photography and visual journalism grows, there is a growing need for skilled photographers to tell these stories effectively. - **Small Business:** The trend of small business spotlight photography provides an opportunity for small businesses to showcase their unique stories and connect with their community. - **Media and Publishing:** As visual journalism becomes more popular, media and publishing companies have the opportunity to create engaging and impactful content using photography to tell compelling stories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maker.md) - [Creator Community Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-builders-cohort.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Instant Product Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shots-maker.md) - [Creative Community Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-platforms.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makers-gallery.md)