This silly photo set by photographer Hallie Cochran is called 'Faces,' and it consists of people with their faces pressed up against grass. We've all transformed our faces in this manner, whether in childhood or during adulthood, and the artistic results are, frankly, hilarious.
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Implications - Distortion in photography is the modern day expression of what freak shows were back when society was far from politically correct. People have long been fascinated by unnatural forms of the body and human face. These contorted face photographs are just one way that physical quirkiness is being celebrated as art. Traditional beauty is not nearly as intriguing to consumers.
Silly Squashtography
Hallie Cochran Captures Faces Pressed Up Against Glass
Trend Themes
1. Silly Photography - The trend of silly photography can lead to disruptive innovations in camera technology and digital editing tools.
2. Distortion Art - The trend of distortion art can lead to disruptive innovations in art education and graphic design software.
3. Celebrating Quirkiness - The trend of celebrating physical quirkiness can lead to disruptive innovations in fashion and beauty industries.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of silly photography to create new markets for casual photographers and social media influencers.
2. Art - The art industry can capitalize on the trend of distortion art to attract new audiences and explore new mediums for creative expression.
3. Fashion and Beauty - The fashion and beauty industries can capitalize on the trend of celebrating physical quirkiness to embrace diversity and promote inclusive beauty standards.