# Bogus Romance Photography Keisuke Jinushi Transforms His Hand into a Fake Girlfriend Prop By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-girlfriend References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/funny/japanese-photographer-teaches-lonely-guys-how-to-use-their-right-hand-as-a-girlfriend-its-not-what-you-think.html) & [portal.nifty](http://portal.nifty.com/kiji/130801161315_1.htm) If you've ever panicked and lied about having a fake girlfriend, Japanese photorapher Keisuke Jinushi is here to demonstrate how to create [fake proof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-gags). First he covers one hand with makeup, changing the skin tone and adding a flirty manicure to feminize his fingers, then he adds a ruffled scrunchie on his wrist to act as a billowy blouse sleeve, finishing the impression of a woman's hand. The final step is to stage various poses with the hand, ensuring the rest of the arm stays out of the frame, capturing potentially romantic moments with [carefully angled camera shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generated-photos1). Make a fake girlfriend come to life through these tricky photographs, post them all over [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo) and make everyone else super jealous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fake Girlfriend Photography:** The trend of creating realistic and visually appealing photographs with fake girlfriends or significant others to save face and avoid awkward situations. - **Gender-bending Makeup:** The trend of using makeup to create the illusion of femininity for people who identify as male or masculine and explore their gender fluidity. - **Social Media Deception:** The trend of using social media to present a curated version of oneself that might not necessarily be authentic or truthful. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity for professional photographers to offer their skills and expertise in creating visually convincing photographs to clients who need them. - **Makeup:** Opportunity for the makeup industry to cater to men and masculine individuals who want to experiment with gender expression. - **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunity for companies and businesses to invest in social media marketing strategies that rely on curated and visually appealing content to attract more engagement and followers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [AI-Aided Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/befake-ai-social-network.md) - [Handmade Dating App Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-paired-with-paird.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Faux AI Screenshots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-ai.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Fake Message Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-gags.md)