This series of food still life photography is quite unlike the bowls of fruit you might be accustomed to. Lazy Mom is a 'delicious zine' by New York artists Phyllis Ma and Josie Keefe viewable on Tumblr.
The whimsical shots play with food using colorful backdrops and unusual compositions. Between pineapple slices separated with bills and interesting use of gherkins, the stills have a playful quality to them that is quite extraordinary compared to standard food porn and latte posts on Instagram. The window dresser and prop stylist shoot their food still life photography "in pursuit of the transcendent through the mundane."
Using commonplace items manipulated to combine fake and real elements in a new landscape, the artists hope to expand this project into a coffee table book.
Manipulated Food Stills
Lazy Mom Food Still Life Photography Merges Real and Fake Elements
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Food Photography - Opportunity for food photographers to experiment with playful compositions using colorful backdrops and unconventional ingredients.
2. Transcendent Still Life - Opportunity to create still life photography that goes beyond the ordinary by combining fake and real elements in unexpected ways.
3. Interactive Coffee Table Books - Opportunity to create interactive books featuring unique and captivating food still life photography.
Industry Implications
1. Food Photography - Food photographers can explore new techniques and compositions to create visually captivating and unconventional food still life shots.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can find inspiration in the whimsical and transcendent qualities of this food still life photography, incorporating similar elements into their work.
3. Publishing and Printing - Publishers and printers can tap into the potential of interactive coffee table books, offering readers an engaging and unique experience through captivating visuals.