Photographs have the ability to really show us the level of change our appearance has experienced over time and Identities by Ana Oliveira helps seamlessly compare and contrast the changes in a seamless manner. The shots in the series are relatively reenacted because Oliveira tried to get the clothing and pose as close as possible to help put the focus onto the finer details.
What's created in Identities by Ana Oliveira is a truly artistic exercise in time keeping; instead of saying how many years older these individuals are or how many different experiences they've had, the stories can be told by the wrinkles on their face and unspoken energy.
It's interesting to see the ways in which we change and how we will forever stay the same; it's stunning and surreal.
Then-and-Now Senior Shots
Identities by Ana Oliveira Reveal the Passage of Time Through Photos
Trend Themes
1. Identity Evolution Photography - As more people seek to capture their personal growth through photography, there is an opportunity for new technologies to enhance the visual storytelling experience, such as AR-enhanced photos that overlay past images on current ones.
2. Focusing on Fine Detail Photography - There is an opportunity for photographers to explore the beauty in the details of the subjects they capture, creating a new trend in artistic photography with a focus on the lines, textures and wrinkles that form over time.
3. Recreating Time Photography - A new trend in photography could be to recreate historical moments or personal milestones through reenactment. This could involve replicating the clothing and settings that add to the nostalgia of the photo, creating opportunities for photo studios to offer time-travel experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers can capitalize on this trend by offering specialized photo sessions that capture evolution and change over time, as well as offering AR-enhanced visual storytelling for their clients.
2. Art - Artists can be inspired by this trend and create new works that focus on the beauty in the details of aging, such as wrinkled skin or lined faces, creating a new trend in art and potentially boosting sales in galleries and auction houses.
3. Memory Preservation - Companies focused on preserving memories, such as photo printing or memory book creation services, can add new features like reenactments and fine detail photography to appeal to customers looking to capture personal growth and milestones over time.