# Eccentric Portrait Photography Tom Johnson Captures His Subjects Frankly and Honestly By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-johnson References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/tom-johnson) & [tom-johnson](http://www.tom-johnson.co.uk/) [Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia) by Tom Johnson are stripped back to reveal the [raw honesty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/being-honest-by-ignacio) of each subject. The documentary and [portrait photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) doesn't shy away from getting to the cold, hard truth of each person. Johnson isn't interested in molding his subjects to fit a certain "type" in order to round out his portfolio, which is rapidly growing and diversifying, most notably with commissions from VICE and The New British. Rather, he seeks to find and photograph some bizarre, but fascinating, characters; people you don't see every day. By allowing each subject free rein to be themselves, and endeavoring to capture them as they truly are, Johnson creates images that speak a universal truth about what it means to be human. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Authentic Portraiture:** Opportunity for photographers to capture raw honesty and showcase the diversity of human expression. - **Unconventional Subjects:** Chances for photographers to explore and capture the intriguing stories of unique individuals. - **Anti-stereotyping Approach:** Potential to challenge societal norms by portraying people authentically, breaking away from stereotypes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovative techniques and styles can redefine the field of portrait photography. - **Media and Publishing:** Opportunities for magazines, online media, and publishers to feature authentic and diverse portraits. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can embrace authenticity and diversity in their campaigns, resonating with a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md)