This list will provide inspiration to all photographers, artists and advertisers looking to embrace illusion in their work.
This style has been embraced by top photographers such as Mark Sarco, Christophe Gilbert and Brian Walker; each is a master of the technique. These works merge reality, illusion and fantasy with intensely creative visuals and potent photo effects. Whether its fancy floatographs, blendtography or illusory naughtytography, the works in this series will capture your attention.
The photography illusion effects, filters and techniques are ideal for anyone who wants to add magic to their artwork. Use this list to gain inspiration for your own photography and work. Who knows -- this could be the attention-grabbing art effect that will get you noticed!
40 Inspiring Illusions
Potent Illusion Ideas, from Illusory Naughtytography to Blendtography:
Wesley Grant — May 18, 2011 — Naughty
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Illusory Fashion Photography
Brian Walker's Ironic 'Plastic Fantastic'
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3D Illusion Chalk Drawings
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Bald Face Tattoos
Badass People Have Tattooed Eyes on the Back of Their Heads
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Human Dolls
Katie Gallagher Transforms Models Into Mannequins (UPDATE)
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Optical Illusion Photos
Perfect Angle Photography
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Perfect Angle Photography
Mighty Optical Illusions
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Illusory Staircases
Interior Design Blog Features Stupendous Stairways That Command Attention
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Truckvertising
Clever Campaigns on Wheels
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Modern Illusionist Photography
The Work of Christophe Gilbert
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Illusory Flying Children
Jan von Holleben's Perspective-Based Photography
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Optical Illusion Sportsvertising
Mammoth Mountain Ski Uses Bill(snow)boarding For Attention
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Creative Playboy Billboard
PLAY, BOY!
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Mainstream Stealth Branding
Companies Like Starbucks Turn to Logoless Anti-Branding Movements
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Illusory Death Traps
British Waterways Commissions Street Art to Slow Reckless Bikers
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Illusionary Kidvertising
Decathlon Better Gear Posters Prepare You for the Rough Times
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Illusionists Stunts
David Blaine's 'Dive Of Death' Over Central Park
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Silver Screen Illusion Shoots
These Fabio Costi Photographs Will Have You Questioning Reality
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Cyber Photography
Human-Robot Hybrids by Benedict Campbell
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Powerful PSAs
Smoking is Murder
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Sun-Drenched Beaches
Sebastien Zanella Shows That Life is in the Moment
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Racy Reflective Spreads
A Shattering Look from the Tristan Knights Velvet Magazine Spread
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Surreal Conformist Shoots
Joao Unzer's No Choice Series is Visually Stunning
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Optical Illusion Decor
Felice Varini's 3D Rooms
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Handsy Photography
Jan von Holleben Mimics Legendary Artists With "The Great Masters"
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Illusory Toy Car Photography
Lost Highway by Stuart McGarey Shows Hot Wheels on Retro Roads
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Masking Censorship
World Press Freedom Ads
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Fancy Floatographs
Jan von Holleben Creates Classy Illusions of Floating for 'The Snowbed'
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Masked Chiaroscuro Editorials
‘Show of Masks' in Vogue Russia
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Illusory Self-Portraits
Danny Roberts' Eye-Catching Photography and Paintings
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Blendtography
Matt Barnes Sells Products With Pictures, Not Words
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Laser Illusion Circuses
'Secret Show' is a New Breed of Entertainment for the Next Gen
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Optical Illusion Curtains
Swarovski VEIL Has Hidden Mona Lisa
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Monstrous Mirrortography
Jan von Holleben's Illusory 'My Army of Monsters' Set
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Dream-Filled Photography
Michal Giedrojc's 'Colours of Illusions' is Simply Surreal
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Moon Catching Photography
People Pretending to Capture the Celestial Body at Night
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Sprawled-Out Photo Shoots
Monica Barreneche's Illusory Editorial for Summus Magazine #3
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Illusionads
Koleston Hair Colours Lips
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Illusionary Floating Chairs
The Fade-Out Chair by Nendo Plays Tricks on Our Eyes
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Illusionads For Shoes
Scholl Makes Dangerous Slippery Scenarios Safe
Related Ideas
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
AI-Generated Beauty Images
Elizabeth Arden Uses Generative AI to Enhance Archival Images
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Venetian-Inspired Museum Designs
The Conceptual Floating Glass Museum is AI-Generated
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Nostalgic Light Installations
Toronto's Illuminarium is Launching 'LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder'
Stunningly Bold Mirror Designs
The Aesthetic of Hogai’s Mirrors is Eye-Catching
Immersive Multi-Sensory Exhibitions
Divina Dalí Combines the Genius of Dalí and Dante Alighieri
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions
Awol Erizku’s Newest Exhibition Has Space, Basketball, and Hip Hop
Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps
The 'Pagoda Lamp' Takes After Pagodas for a Thoughtful Form
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series
Emilio Alarcón Develops a New Series of Photos Using MidJourney
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Artist-Created Luxury Beauty Packaging
clé de peau Beauté Taps Artist Florence Blanchard
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Sensorial Beer Campaigns
Feel the Alps Captures the Essence of Edelweiss
Aurora-Inspired Vodka Bottles
This Limited-Edition Grey Goose Bottle Mimics the Northern Lights
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
AI-Created Neighborhood Cocktails
Absolut and Ogilvy Canada Made AI-Generated Cocktails
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Ambiance-Forward Exhibitions Settings
Paul Stolper Gallery Juxtaposes Brian Eno and Dan Flavin
Immersive Lighting Installations
Occhio Spotlights Innovation & Imagination with New Installation
Denim-Resembling Painted Linen Pants
Balenciaga's Trompe-L’Œil Jeans are Made from Linen Cotton
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Upcycled Algae Makeup
The Unseen Beauty's Absorption Collection Uses Living Ink's Algae Black
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards
V-Flat World Introduces the New 'Shadow Boards'
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Experiential Fragrance Cafes
The Nina Illusion Café Boosts the Launch of Nina Ricci's New Scent
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Contemporary Versatile Glassware
Richard Brendon Designs the Modern Optic Collection
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Physical Mobile Photography Filters
SANDMARC Cloud Diffusion Filters Elevate Mobile Photography
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Artisanally Crafted Futuristic Eyewear
Thierry Lasry Presents a Collection of Futuristic Frames
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
AI-Powered eCommerce Photo Editor
iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids
Indu's Blendable LiquidEyes Encourage Experimentation
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
AI-Enabled Design Suites
Canva Launches the Magic Studio Suite for AI-Powered Design Purposes
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Young-Artist Graphic Rug Collections
Alf Bärbel Wit Designs the LineLinesLines Collection
AI-Generated Supermodel Photoshoots
Vogue Italia Uses AI to Transform Supermodel Bella Hadid
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Creativity-Promoting AI Tools
Desenio Has Introduced the Empowerning 'Imaginator Ai Creator'
Ethereal Light Designs
Peter Kovacsy Crates "A Sense of Wonderment" with Vestige for Ross Gardam
AI Art Generators
Google's Imagen 2 Boasts Professional Creativity
Magician-Designed Playing Cards
Viral Illusionist Billy Menezes Introduces MYSTERY PLAYING CARDS
Hovering Illusion Side Tables
Jonas Herman Pedersen Designs the Unique Stilk Side Table
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Sustainable Acoustic Lighting Designs
atelier oï and Impact Acoustic Design the Oloïd Light
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Environmentally Blending Residences
A Threshold Studio Designs the Ineffable Light Home
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Optical Illusion Replica Artworks
Leandro Erlich Forms the Building in the Liberty Science Center
Cinematic-Inspired Terrazo Collections
Concrete Collaborative Unveils Night Palm x Stealing Beauty
AI-Fuelled GIF Generators
Picsart Presents its New AI GIF Tool that Creates Original Content
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Pop Art Stamp Collections
The U.S. Postal Service Roy Lichtenstein Stamps Come in Five Styles
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions
Fred Eversley Showcases Cylindrical Lenses in New York
Artisanal Artful Glass Series
Diego Olivero Studio Presents the New Kaanch Glass Series
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues
Inner Vision Pro Offers More Than 800 Nature Recordings
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Inclusive Whisky Stock Photos
The OurWhisky Foundation's Free Photos Update Outdated Stereotypes
Archetypal Conical Light Designs
The Fragile Lamp by Jaume Ramírez Has a Timeless Look
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Embedded Creative AI Tools
Adobe and Activision Blizzard Unite to Create AI-Powered Creative Tools
Campus-Based Cylindrical Glass Sculptures
Zeller & Moye Were Commissioned to Create the Mirage
Sunset-Inspired Polish Apartments
wiercinski-studio Reimagines the 18TH Apartment
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
AI Background Generators
Generatebg Helps People Produce High-Quality Images
British Youth-Culture Photography Books
Alasdair McLellan Unveils his HOME and AWAY Photo Book
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Artist-Designed Blender Wraps
magic bullet Launches Limited-Edition Artist-Designed Blender Wraps
Visual Email Newsletters
PencilBooth is a Newsletter That Prioritizes Images Over Text
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Free AI Image Libraries
Stock Cake is an AI Image Library with Limitless Possibilities
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
Mediterranean-Inspired Gin Bottles
Immagina Malfy Offers a Limited-Edition Design
Generative AI-Image Editing Tools
Photoshop is Allowing Users to Integrate AI to Expand Images
Randomly Generated Wisdom Websites
Bottled Wisdom Helps Users with Motivational Quotes
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs
Muddycap Designs the Fast Rocking Chair with a Visual Illusion
Explorative Photo Card Games
Getty x OuiSi Celebrates the Artwork of the J. Paul Getty Museum
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection
Image Library Search Engines
Organiser Will Help Users Navigate Their Image Libraries
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers