Although candid, documentary-style photography is pretty popular right now, it is pretty insane to see someone like Asger Clarsen turn that style on its head. As you browse through his portfolio for the first time, you may miss some of the surreal details in the more subtle captures, but as you persist you will realize that you are witnessing something very unique.
From morphed human bodies to bulging eyes and bionic limbs, Asger Clarsen lets his often morbid and twisted mind run its course. I love that all of his photos are shot in black and white with a filmlike quality that makes them seem as though he really saw these scenarios in person. Of course, as authentic as Asger Clarsen's work might seem, we know better than to believe it.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Surreal Documentary-style Photography
- Digital cameras and editing software create new possibilities for artists to take candid photos that tell their own story.
- Fine Art Photography
- The merging of technology and creative expression forms new avenues for photographers to create realistic, yet surreal images.
- Avant-garde Photography
- The exploration of abstract ideas inspires new ways of looking at documentary style photography.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fine Art
- Fine art photographers can diversify their artistic portfolio and capture the public's imagination.
- Journalism
- The use of more surreal documentary-style photography can provide new ways of storytelling for journalists.
- Fashion
- The use of surreal documentary-style photography can create new ways to showcase fashion, creativity, and beauty.
