Inspired by numerous impersonators on the the birthday of the iconic writer, Henry Hargreaves has captured some enthralling Ernest Hemingway pictures. He was able to gather the subjects at an impersonation contest that consists of wrestling, drinking, fishing, bull running and readings of Hemingway's writings.
One of the most interesting aspects of this photography series is the premise behind the facial expressions depicted by the impersonators. Hargreaves asked the men to imagine they were Hemingway just as he was coming back from a plane crash in Africa. The theme of the shots was to recreate the iconic Ernest Hemingway pictures from 1957 that were taken by Yousef Karsh. What's amazing about the photos is the uncanny resemblance that the impersonators have to the actual portraits from the past.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Impersonation Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to explore the concept of impersonation and recreate iconic portraits with a twist.
- Clever Conceptual Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to push the boundaries of traditional portrait photography and experiment with new concepts and ideas.
- Iconic Portrait Recreation
- Opportunity for photographers to put a modern spin on famous portraits and bring them back to relevance in a new age of art and social media.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Innovative approach to traditional portraiture in the field of photography, exploring the use of impersonation and clever concepts.
- Art
- Opportunity for artists to create unique and thought-provoking pieces inspired by the concept of impersonation and the recreation of iconic portraits.
- Entertainment
- Potential for entertainment industries to use impersonation in new and creative ways, such as live shows or movies that explore the concept of identity and imitiation.
