Joshua Hoffine's horror photography collection is absolutely, draw-droppingly brilliant. –We've featured his work before, but we're fleshing out his work with five additional images, in time for Halloween. I absolutely adore all of the images which mix children with horror clichés stemming from our worst nightmares.
Hoffinestages his photographs with sets, costumes, fog machines and special effects make up. The photographer is also at pains to point out his images are not photoshop collages. The results may look gory, but the shoots are fun, and everyone works on the sets for free. Hoffine says he is inspired by old Disney cartoons. I wonder what Mickey Mouse would say about that.
Excitingly, all of these prints are available for purchase; they would make –the perfect Halloween present!
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Horror-photography-for-kids
- Creating horror-themed photographs that are suitable for children can open up new markets for photographers.
- Practical-effects-in-photography
- Using practical effects, such as sets and makeup can provide a unique and less common approach to photography.
- Nostalgia-influenced-horror-designs
- Taking inspiration from nostalgic childhood aesthetics in horror design can provide new and creative angles for artists and designers.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Photographers can leverage their skills to enter new markets and create unique works through a number of techniques.
- Children's Products
- Creating horror-themed products that are geared towards children, such as books, games, and movies, can create a new market for creators.
- Entertainment
- Horror-themed entertainment companies can explore children-oriented products to create additional revenue streams.
