These Funny Graduation Photos Let Students Express Themselves
Janelle Savel — February 19, 2014 — Art & Design
References: updates.kotaku & mymodernmet
Graduating high school is a rite of passage, and while most schools encourage subtle and proper posture, a few schools in Korea are allowing students to be expressive with funny graduation photos.
Unlike typical soft muted backdrops, students at Jeonju Haesung High School in South Korea are having fun in nature or wherever else they see fit. The images show students imitating their favorite pop culture celebs or posing in silly, questionable positions.
These photos are not only hilarious and goofy, but they allow students to express themselves on a whole new level. Instead of leaving typical cliche sentiments that so many people agonize over, these student are expressing their entire personality. Years later when their friends crack open the year book, their images will bring back more memories then a few clever sentences.
Unlike typical soft muted backdrops, students at Jeonju Haesung High School in South Korea are having fun in nature or wherever else they see fit. The images show students imitating their favorite pop culture celebs or posing in silly, questionable positions.
These photos are not only hilarious and goofy, but they allow students to express themselves on a whole new level. Instead of leaving typical cliche sentiments that so many people agonize over, these student are expressing their entire personality. Years later when their friends crack open the year book, their images will bring back more memories then a few clever sentences.
Trend Themes
1. Expressive Graduation Photos - The trend of allowing students to be expressive and unconventional in their graduation photos provides opportunities for photographers to showcase their creativity and capture unique moments.
2. Pop Culture Inspiration - The trend of students imitating their favorite pop culture celebrities in graduation photos opens up opportunities for costume and prop suppliers to cater to this niche market.
3. Personalized Yearbook Images - The trend of students expressing their entire personality through graduation photos creates opportunities for yearbook publishers to offer personalized, memorable photo layouts and designs.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can tap into the trend of expressive graduation photos by offering specialized services and creative packages for capturing unique moments in unconventional ways.
2. Costume and Prop Suppliers - Costume and prop suppliers can benefit from the trend of students imitating pop culture celebrities in graduation photos by providing a wide range of costumes and props that cater to this specific demand.
3. Yearbook Publishing - The trend of personalized yearbook images allows yearbook publishers to innovate by offering customizable, unique layouts and designs that incorporate students' expressive graduation photos.
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