# Abstract Yearbook Photography The 'Freaks & Geeks' Series is a Whimsical Trip Through High School By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-09-13 | Updated 2013-09-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yearbook-photography References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/09/10/freaks-geeks-weston-doty/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/WestonD) If the [yearbook photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-breakfast-club) for every high school was consistently like the stuff in the 'Freaks & Geeks' series, the book would be about more than just notes from friends. With [ridiculously vibrant gradients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) and whimsically manipulated pictures, this photo shoot looks like it was a lot of fun to make. The shoot was captured by photographer Weston Doty, who shows an incredible amount of creativity with this series. Between upside-down faces and cats with glowing crystals on their heads, the series has a very abstract feel. The [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) was created for the yearbook issue of Re: Magazine. With such a playful and surreal series, the issue is sure to captivate readers and have them flipping back and forth through all of the pages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abstract Yearbook Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with unconventional and fantastic styles of high school yearbook photography. - **Whimsical Manipulated Pictures:** Businesses can leverage the increasing consumer demand for surreal and imaginative images in their marketing campaigns. - **Captivating Re: Magazine:** Opportunity for publishers to improve engagement and increase readership through playful and unconventional content. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment and expand their services to unconventional photography styles, targeting the high school yearbook market. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Businesses can target consumers' love for surreal images to create unconventional and imaginative ads that capture customers' attention. - **Publishing and Media:** Publishers can leverage unconventional and playful content as a way to attract and retain readership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Vintage Campus Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-breakfast-club.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md)