# Vulnerably Incongruent Photography Photographer Zach Hyman Captures Thought-Provoking Scenes By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zach-hyman References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/06/04/zach-hymans-vulnerably-relatable-portraits-nsfw/) & [zhfoto](http://zhfoto.com/) There is an incongruity to the [photographic works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) of Zach Hyman that may baffle some while entertaining others. But the common thread throughout is the thought-provoking concepts about man, nature and culture. Stripping his subjects of the [clothes humans often hide themselves in](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova), Zach Hyman places them everywhere from the great outdoors to dilapidated planes and empty pools. The result are images that are imaginatively quirky and bold. Interestingly, despite their nakedness and unfamiliar surroundings, they appear naturally comfortable. Born and raised in Northern California, Zach Hyman has since traveled around the world to places including Israel, Mexico and India to capture his [visually striking photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color). Beautiful Decay writes, "The way he captures light and contextualizes these bodies lend his work a universal quality that is at once identifiable and particular." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Thought-provoking Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture scenes that challenge traditional perspectives and evoke contemplation. - **Stripping Away Conventions:** Potential for industries to embrace unconventional approaches that challenge societal norms and push boundaries. - **Universality Through Context:** Advancement in contextualizing visuals to create a universal appeal and resonance. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore unconventional and thought-provoking concepts to stand out in the industry. - **Fashion:** Chance to break free from traditional norms and explore new ways of expressing fashion through unconventional settings. - **Advertising:** Possibility to leverage unique concepts and unconventional settings to create impactful and memorable advertisements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md)