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# Mixed Media Print Portraits
This Analog and Digital Hybrid Photography Series is Creatively Unique

By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-07-15 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-and-digital-hybrid
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/367197/Photographer-Inserts-Instant-Photo-Prints-Into-Real-Life-Creates-Hybrid-Images/) & [kylesteed](http://www.kylesteed.com/)

What started off as an experiment turned into a full-blown project for photographer Kyle Steed and his creative analog and digital hybrid photography series. The talented photographer and illustrator based out of Dallas, Texas creates unique images in which he inserts instant photo prints into real life for his project ‘Instaxagram.'

Using a [Fujifilm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-wide-evo) Instax camera to capture his analog and digital hybrid photography series, Steed's portraits of friends and landmarks do a beautiful job blending into the background.

"One of the best parts about taking portraits in this manner is the time I get to spend with people. Most of the portraits are of some of my best friends in the whole world...And those are the ones I feel were the easiest to capture," says Steed.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.7/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Analog-digital Hybrid Photography:** Capitalizing on the creative potential of combining analog and digital photography to produce unique and visually striking images.
- **Integration of Physical and Digital Elements:** Exploring the seamless integration of physical prints with real-life environments to create engaging and interactive artwork.
- **Personalized and Authentic Portraits:** Creating portraits that capture the essence and personality of individuals in a meaningful and genuine way.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: developing new technologies or techniques that combine analog and digital photography to create innovative and visually stunning images.
- **Print and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: exploring new ways to integrate physical prints into real-life environments, such as home decor, advertising, or immersive art installations.
- **Social Media and Content Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: leveraging the fusion of analog and digital photography to create engaging, personalized, and shareable content for social media platforms.

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