# Playful Picture Tutorials Thomas Vanden Driessche Teaches How to Become a Particular Photographer By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-03-10 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-vanden-driessche References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/photos/devenir-photographe-en-4-lecons/) & [phototvdd.be](http://www.phototvdd.be/) Through a [humorous and charming set of tutorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry), necessary lessons on how to become a certain type of photographer are taught by Thomas Vanden Driessche. Each photograph is clever as it hilariously mocks the [photography scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). Among others, he touches how to become a conceptual, war and contemporary photography. Each infographic contains four lessons, which make them so easy to digest. This also adds to the parody aspect as it suggests that becoming a photographer is just that simple. The lessons are paired with a comical image of Thomas, which helps in teaching his points. I really enjoyed how Thomas Vanden Driessche used a [vintage style feel in his images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova) through the use of typewriter font, black and white imagery and retro material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Parody Photography Tutorials:** Creating parody photography tutorials can provide a unique and entertaining way for photographers to learn new skills. - **Humorous Infographic Lessons:** Using humor in a set of lessons through infographics can make learning new skills more enjoyable and engaging for students. - **Vintage Style Imagery:** Incorporating vintage style elements into photography can create a nostalgic and eye-catching aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Photography Education:** Creating entertaining and informative photography tutorials can disrupt traditional photography education methods and provide a new learning experience for students. - **Graphic Design:** Humorous and well-designed infographics can be used to teach a variety of subjects, opening up opportunities for graphic designers to create engaging educational content. - **Printing and Publishing:** The demand for physical copies or prints of creative photography tutorials can create opportunities for printing and publishing industries to expand their offerings into instructional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Analog Photo Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Comprehensive Humor-Based Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humor-based-toolkits.md) - [Self-Referential Photographer Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-multitool.md)