# Striking Family Portraits This Unique Family Portrait was Coordinated Around a Lightning Strike By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-family-portrait References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewtucker/family-pose-for-portrait-awesome-lightning-strike-takes-it-t) & [clouds365](http://www.clouds365.com/) If you think there's something uncool about posing for a family photo, this unique [family portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio) by photographer Kelly DeLay might cause you to change your mind. Rather than heading out solo to chase a storm, DeLay decided to take his family with him for the first time on an adventure. Chasing the storm was an eight-hour trip that needed to be quickly coordinated within about 10 minutes in order to escape the oncoming rain, lighting, wind and hail. Over the course of a year, DeLay has been posting a [photo of a cloud each day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash) as part of his five-year Clouds 365 project. To culminate the [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylife), this fun family photo was used, serving as an epic way to wrap up the project and an unforgettable family adventure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 91% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extreme Family Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to offer unique experiences and capture memorable family moments in unconventional and adventurous settings. - **Adventure-based Photo Projects:** Potential for photographers to create long-term projects that incorporate elements of adventure and exploration, capturing unconventional subjects and moments. - **Creative Culmination of Personal Projects:** An opportunity for individuals to creatively conclude long-term projects or passions by incorporating unique elements, such as family participation, to make them truly memorable and remarkable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers have the chance to offer unconventional and unforgettable experiences, providing unique family portraits and adventure-based photo projects. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for tour operators or adventure-themed tourism providers to offer photography services that combine adventure experiences with capturing memorable family moments. - **Personal Development:** Individuals can explore creative ways to wrap up long-term personal projects or passions, incorporating unique elements like family involvement to create truly remarkable and meaningful conclusions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Lightning-Capturing Camera Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miops-flex-bolt.md) - [Tornado-Inspired Illuminator Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-lamp.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Supportive Lightning Bolt Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-chair.md) - [Photographic Winery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winery-experience.md) - [Family-Centric Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-chaos-family.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Oak Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novus-collection.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md)