# Intimate Life-Glimpsing Photography Arne Svenson's 'The Neighbors' Covertly Shoots Private Moments By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-neighbors References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/357673/Photographer-Invades-The-Privacy-Of-His-NYC-Neighbors-For-The-Sake-Of-Art/) & [arnesvenson](http://arnesvenson.com/theneighbors.html) In a collection of [secret candid photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory), Arne Svenson documents his neighbors in 'The Neighbors.' Svenson covertly took photos of people through their [transparent windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage) while they were completely unaware of his presence. As a result of Svenson's efforts, 'The Neighbors' captures private and intimate moments within the lives of his neighbors. Though no faces were shown, the pictures still feel as if you are being admitted into a place that you should not be. With the release of this collection, many [privacy concerns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance) were raised. Svenson's neighbors were extremely dismayed at the invasion of privacy. They are currently looking at the possibility of a legal solution. Unfazed by the outcries generated by the privacy violations, Svenson likened himself as a "birder" or a bird watcher. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Covert Photography:** Opportunity to develop more advanced and discreet methods for capturing candid photographs without violating privacy. - **Intimate Moment Capturing:** Opportunity to explore photography that captures authentic and intimate moments. - **Privacy Concerns in Photography:** Opportunity to create guidelines and regulations that protect subjects' privacy when being photographed. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Innovation opportunities for developing new tools and techniques for capturing candid photographs in a discreet and ethical manner. - **Legal:** Opportunity to develop and enforce privacy laws for photography that protect individuals' rights to privacy. - **Ethics:** Opportunity to explore the ethics of candid photography and regulate the taking and sharing of images to protect privacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Privacy-Focused Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visio-wifi-camera-concept.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Sculptural Surveillance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance.md)