Don't deny it, you have either taken or seriously thought of taking a Facebook profile picture like those seen in the Boyz and Girls Du Net photo series. Absolutely hilarious, it actually seems like a fairly realistic portrayal of what people must look like while they snapped ridiculous shots of themselves.
Cleverly conceived by photographer Mathieu Grac, the Boyz and Girls Du Net photo series certainly make you think twice about taking that vain photo of yourself to post onto one or all of your social networks. This collection of images shows that it is common knowledge how much effort is put into trying to look good, "trying" being the operative word here. At the end of the day, however, this series gives a good laugh.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Vain Portrait Photography
- Incorporate comedic elements into portrait photography to produce viral social media content.
- Social Media Image Marketing
- Employ social media platforms to market individuals' personal brands through humorous self-portraiture.
- Humorous Self-deprecation Trend
- Create content that allows individuals to laugh at their own vanity, and utilize it for branding and marketing.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Professional and amateur photographers can utilize this style to create lighthearted social media content for clients.
- Advertising
- Advertising agencies can use this trend to create humorous campaigns that resonate with younger audiences.
- Social Media Marketing
- Social media marketing agencies can employ this trend to create shareable brand content.
