# Urban Youth Photography A Photographer Captures Blurry Photos of Young Adults in New York City By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/07/20/poetic-pictures-of-the-new-york-youth/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [deanmajd](http://www.deanmajd.com/) Captured by 'Dean Majd,' this youth photography series shows the hope and disillusionment that comes with living in a big city. New York City is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and its youth helps to drive its culture. The images that Dean Majd captures manage to show a somber perspective on these young adults' lives while also maintaining an air of hope. The youth photography comes in images that are both candid and posed and all take place in the [New York City's streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-new-yorkea), cars and [bars at night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54). These photographs capture youth in the city that never sleeps while showing the ups and downs of living in an environment in which cultures are thriving but where comfortable lifestyles are difficult to maintain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Youth Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new ways to capture and showcase the raw emotions and experiences of young adults in urban environments through photography. - **Somber Perspective:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop storytelling techniques and visual styles that convey a sense of disillusionment and hope simultaneously in photography. - **Candid Urban Life:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Utilize candid photography to authentically depict the daily realities of urban youth, highlighting both the challenges and vibrant energy of city living. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create platforms and tools that enable photographers to capture and promote unique perspectives of urban youth cultures. - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with fashion brands and designers to showcase the intersection of urban youth culture and street fashion in visually compelling ways. - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Curate exhibitions and installations that feature urban youth photography, providing a platform for emerging photographers to share their perspectives with wider audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Youth Streetwear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diary-1999.md) - [Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-are-you-going.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md)