# Clever Fantasy Photography Francois Dourlen Blends Pop Culture Images with Real World Scenarios By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-photography References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mrloganrhoades/photographer-uses-iphone-to-perfectly-blend-tv-film-characte) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/lesphotosdefrancois) Francois Dourlen is a French photographer who has found a clever use for his phone; he has created a fantasy photography series that involves juxtaposing [pop culture images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights) with real world scenarios. For instance, he loaded the iconic baby Simba still from 'The Lion King' and strategically placed his phone in line with a boulder to continue the image. Whereas that image from his fantasy photography series is fairly predictable, he executes a few more imaginative ones. Another fantasy photography still involves Thor about to hammer a nail into a piece of wood while Daenerys Targaryen from 'The Game of Thrones' is envisioned as a weather girl. The fantasy photography series is clever, creative and comical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fantasy Photography:** Exploring the combination between pop culture references and real-life scenarios, this trend offers innovative ways to create imaginative photography. - **Juxtaposition:** Taking advantage of unexpected comparisons and contrasts to visually excite the viewers creates new opportunities for artistic expression and storytelling. - **Mobile Creativity:** The use of mobile devices for creating art opens up new possibilities and enables more people to showcase their creativity in new and exciting ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Incorporating pop culture references into real-life scenarios can attract new customers and offer unique opportunities for photographers to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Entertainment:** Pop culture references can be used to promote merchandise and expand the universes of popular franchises, offering original and humorous ways to engage with audiences. - **Marketing:** Juxtaposing contrasting ideas can be a powerful tool for marketers aiming to make memorable campaigns that stand out from the competitors and create a buzz around their products or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantastical Edition Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15-pro-game-of-thrones.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Collaboration Concept Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-x-gopro-fpv-cncpt.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Imaginative Photo-Editing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youniverse.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Creative Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md)