# Half-Bearded Photographers Adrian Alarcon Fills in His Shaven Side with Random Objects By Meghan Young | Published 2015-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adrian-alarcon References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2015/04/14/Man-Shaves-Half-His-Beard-Off-Fills-in-the-Empty-Space-with-Other-Objects/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/adrianoalarcon/) Adrian Alarcon is a photographer and art director based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, who recently decided to shave [half of his beard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box). Or perhaps he started shaving off his beard in general and was inspired to create art in the process. Titled Fifty Fifty Selfie Barber Shop, Adrian Alarcon's project includes everything from toy bugs to popcorn and even puzzle pieces. The results are playful and at times disgusting, especially when it comes to the use of cockroaches (hopefully fake ones). Adrian Alarcon manages to create a fun series, which he has published on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits). Overall, the series speaks to people's obsession with the [selfie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-ai) on how others are taking the style to the next level. Throw in a beard and it's even more pop culture-relevant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Selfie Art:** Creating artistic and playful selfies by incorporating random objects and unconventional materials. - **Half-shaved Aesthetic:** Exploring the aesthetic appeal of asymmetry by showcasing half-shaved beards in photography and art. - **Creative Facial Hair:** Using facial hair as a canvas for artistic expression by incorporating various objects and designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Incorporating unconventional elements in portrait photography to create unique and attention-grabbing visuals. - **Art Direction:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic direction by embracing unconventional design choices and incorporating unexpected elements. - **Social Media:** Capturing the attention of social media users by creating visually compelling and shareable content that challenges traditional beauty standards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Camera-Equipped Beard Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kongeeker-q1.md)