espionage

so i just inherited 270 espionage industry marketing photos. these photos were taken by a freelance photographer paid to canvas wal-mart, kohls, bed bath and beyond, macy's, cost plus, carsons, crate & barrel, and target to strategically and surreptitiously go into the stores with a digital point and shoot and document product lines, brands, product designs, and merchandising designs. i am trying to figure out what to do with this archive, but in the meantime, i pulled a little series out of this group that is below. when the photographer had the chance, they made a quick display on a more neutral background in the aisle (often on the floor) in order to get a clean view of specific products...in this case, the cups, saucers, bowls and plates:




above: cost plus world market




above: macy's




above: kohl's




above: crate and barrel




above: bed, bath, and beyond