Vancouver-based photographer Hayden Wood transforms his models into living dolls, thanks to some clever makeup tricks, unnatural posing and a whole lot of retouching. These astounding images evoke an essence of childhood familiarity, while the reality of the images are enough to make you a touch uneasy. Their vacant expressions and the seemingly painful positioning of the models’ limbs may have you heading for the hills, but the sheer artistic skill apparent in these photos will keep you wanting more.
Wood’s retouching is jaw-dropping. His subjects’ complexions appear shiny and waxy, and their eyes are widened convincingly to imitate the over-sized, Disney-like features of a classic Barbie doll. Not only did Wood get the look of Barbie down pat, he also captured the emptiness of a doll’s life. There is little else to do than dress in the latest doll-friendly fashions and strike a pose. A doll’s life is as vacant as their eyes, unless a little imagination is applied. The Living Doll series by Hayden Wood inspires awe, a little fear and a whole lot of respect for this photo-wizard.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Living Doll Photography
- The trend of transforming models into living dolls through makeup, posing, and retouching, creating eerie yet captivating images.
- Toy-inspired Portraiture
- The trend of using children's toys as inspiration for creative and surreal photography.
- Vacant Expression Photography
- The trend of capturing vacant expressions in portrait photography, creating a haunting and artful effect.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can incorporate living doll photography into their marketing campaigns to create unique and captivating images.
- Toy Manufacturing
- Toy manufacturers can partner with photographers to create toy-inspired portraiture for their packaging and marketing materials.
- Artisan Photography Services
- Professional photographers can specialize in vacant expression photography and market their services to clients looking for unique and artful portraits.
