# Perfectly Imperfect Food Photography Feast Your Eyes on Vanessa Rees’s Photography By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanessa-reese-photography References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/food-photography-by-v-k-rees/) & [vanessarees](http://vanessarees.com/Still-LIfe/1/) Vanessa Rees’ photography dares to get a little messy. The Brooklyn-based artist embraces [imperfection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common), with shots featuring scattered, disheveled food, often mid-preparation. Rees’s collection captures the clutter that [food preparation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menusnap) causes in order to create that one perfect dish. By embracing flaws, Reese sets her photo collection apart from the [picture-perfect food editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-perfect) that we’re so used to seeing. Instead, Reese injects a sense of play into each photos, which epitomizes the behind-the-scenes pleasure and enjoyment of creating a dish. Rather than staying static, Rees captures a dynamic journey of creation. Rees’s photographs are stunning, colorful compositions that will satisfy the visual cravings of any foodie. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same about your hunger cravings, but even without satiating your appetite, it’s worth a look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 48% | 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 - **Imperfect Food Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to embrace imperfection and capture the beauty of scattered, disheveled food. - **Playful Food Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to inject a sense of play and dynamic journey into food photography, moving away from static compositions. - **Behind-the-scenes Food Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture the pleasure and enjoyment of creating a dish by showcasing the clutter and messiness of food preparation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Photography:** Food photographers can explore new creative approaches by embracing imperfection and the behind-the-scenes process of food preparation. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can draw inspiration from Vanessa Rees's approach to food photography, embracing imperfections and injecting playfulness into their work. - **Food and Culinary:** The food and culinary industry can leverage imperfect food photography to showcase the authenticity and craftsmanship behind the dishes, appealing to food enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Imperfect Cooking Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effortiseverything.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridgescaping-practices.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md)