# Auto-Eating Portraits Faces by James Christopher Captures Mouthy Compositions By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faces-by-james-christopher References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/james-christopher.html) & [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/eS47L7) Faces by James Christopher is an unconventional approach to [portraiture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) featuring subjects with toys between their teeth. Whether it's a car trinket, an airplane, their lips or a tongue, the women and men pictured in these images are further animated through their interactions with these props. Based in Los Angeles, the photographer is working his way up to [solo gallery exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). Faces by James Christopher, as well as his portraits and editorials, prove to be compelling collections that will see this artist rise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Portraiture:** With the help of wearable and interactive technologies, there is an opportunity to create portraits that can not only capture a person's image but also their movements in real-time. - **Playful Product Placement:** Brands have the opportunity to creatively place their products to capture the attention of target audiences in unconventional ways. - **Mouth Art:** There is a growing trend of art that revolves around the mouth and what people put in it, with opportunity for artists and brands to create unique visuals around this theme. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Incorporating unconventional techniques to capture subjects in portraits could create a new niche for photographers. - **Marketing:** Using creative product placement in photography and other mediums could be a disruptive way to market products in the digital age. - **Art:** Creating pieces of art that focus on a specific theme such as the human mouth can create a new form of contemporary art and new markets for art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)