For its eighth issue, Useful Photography magazine has compiled images of opening scenes from pornographic films.
Pornography is infamous for its cliche opening scenes, complete with bad dialogue, painful acting and cheesy scenarios that don't even pretend to mimic anything resembling real life. The sole purpose of those introductory moments are to provide a basis, and general atmosphere, for the sexual encounter that will follow. Separated from the lewd context, the images become even more comical and revealing; each photograph exposing the charade of erotic fantasy.
The entire volume consists of awkward and artificial images that parody the pornography genre and the way it reduces gender, sexuality and desire to the most essential, base terms.
Comical Adult Film Photography
This Issue of Useful Photography Focuses on Opening Scenes
Trend Themes
1. Parodying Pornography Genres - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating satirical or comedic content that challenges traditional adult film tropes.
2. Revealing the Charade of Erotic Fantasy - Opportunity to disrupt the adult film industry by creating more authentic and realistic content that explores genuine human desire.
3. Exploring Gender and Sexuality in Photography - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating thought-provoking images that challenge societal norms and promote inclusivity.
Industry Implications
1. Adult Entertainment - Opportunity to disrupt the adult film industry by pushing the boundaries of creative content and exploring new narratives.
2. Comedy and Satire - Opportunity to disrupt the entertainment industry by using humor and satire to challenge outdated stereotypes and norms.
3. Art and Photography - Opportunity to disrupt the art and photography industries by creating provocative and unconventional work that sparks conversations about sexuality and identity.