Many feel that their pets are extended members of their family, and these portraits by Tobias Lang prove that animal pictures can evoke the feeling of true family portraits.
The premise of Lang's portraits are to capture the pet owner alongside their animal companion. However, these photos are truly different because the two subjects are not in the same frame. Having the subjects separated creates an interesting dynamic between the two.
Both parties have been able to portray their true personalities through the pictures, while showing any similarities the two may have. Another interesting factor in these photos is the chemistry that is felt between the animal and owner; even though they are not together, the love is still apparent. Tobias Lang has been able to evoke powerful emotions in his animal pictures, proving that you do not need to be the same species in order to be family.
Monochromatic Animal-Inspired Portraits
These Animal Pictures are a Version of True Family Photos
Trend Themes
1. Monochromatic Animal-inspired Portraits - The trend towards monochromatic animal portraits presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and powerful emotional connections between pet owners and their animals through the use of color and composition.
2. Separate Subject Animal Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist within the trend of separate subject animal photography as photographers explore new techniques for capturing the relationship between pets and their owners in visually compelling ways, even when they are not in the same frame.
3. Animal-inspired Family Photos - The trend towards animal-inspired family photos encourages artists to explore creative ways to capture the bond between pets and their owners, disrupting traditional notions of family photography and expanding the definition of family itself.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The trend towards monochromatic animal portraits and separate subject animal photography presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the photography industry, particularly in terms of new techniques for capturing the emotional bonds between pets and their owners.
2. Art - The trend towards animal-inspired family photos presents an opportunity for artists to disrupt traditional notions of family photography and explore creative ways to capture the bond between pets and their owners using different mediums and techniques.
3. Pet Industry - The trend towards animal-inspired family photos and the emotional connection between pets and their owners presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the pet industry for new products and services that cater to the emotional needs of pet owners and their companion animals.