# Candid Hometown Photography Zoe Strauss Captures Her Version of Philadephia City By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoe-strauss References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/Zoe-Strauss-visits-the-outskirts-in-the-centre-of-the-world.aspx) & [zoestrauss.blogspot](http://zoestrauss.blogspot.com/) Some photographic subjects are given, such as family and friends, hobbies and home towns--Zoe Strauss capitalizes on the latter. Why wouldn't she? Living in the heart of Philadelphia, she has captured some incredibly interesting [city moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). As LifeLounge.com reports, Zoe Strauss isn't your typical [photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) either. Delving into her work with everything she has, Strauss was able to relay the emotion of her connection to Philly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Candid Hometown Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture authentic moments and emotions in their hometowns. - **Personal Narrative Photography:** The trend of photographers using their own experiences and connections to tell stories through their work. - **Local-centric Artistic Expression:** Creative individuals using their hometowns as inspiration for their artistic expressions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to explore personal connections and emotions in their work. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for local tourism boards and organizations to promote the unique aspects of their hometowns through authentic photography. - **Art and Culture:** Art institutions and galleries can showcase and support artists who capture the essence of their hometowns through candid photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md)