People are said to adopt dogs that look like themselves and this photo series of human-cat hybrids appear to make an argument for their feline counterparts. Of course, the combinations are much more straight-forward than one may first expect. Essentially, the cats simply replace the face of their owners. Thus, these human-cat hybrids are essentially human-dressed cats
Created by Sebastian Magnani, the 25 year old Swiss photographer who made a name for himself with his initial Underdogs series, the human-cat hybrids make up the Undercats series. He writes, "What originally started out as entertainment, without expectation, without any pressure, was suddenly creating waves. The four-legged friends and their owners have since travelled the world." Each combination takes between 6-8 hours to complete.
Human-Cat Hybrids
Undercats by Sebastian Magnani Combines Pets and Pet Owners
Trend Themes
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2. Face Replacement Photography - Potential for photographers to offer unique and personalized photo shoots where the faces of individuals are replaced with those of animals.
3. Matching Pets with Owners - Disruptive innovation opportunity for pet adoption agencies to promote animals that resemble potential owners in order to increase adoption rates.
Industry Implications
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2. Photography Services - Photographers can explore offering face replacement photography sessions, creating unique and eye-catching images.
3. Pet Adoption Agencies - Pet adoption agencies can adopt a new approach by actively promoting pets that resemble potential owners, increasing the likelihood of successful adoptions.