# Split-Face Family Portraits (UPDATE) The Genetic Portraits Part II by Ulric Collette are Startling By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetic-portraits-part-ii References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ulric-collette-split-family-faces-part-ii) & [genetic.ulriccollette](http://genetic.ulriccollette.com/) It is startling to see family members compared in as stark manner as they are in the Genetic Portraits Part II series. Especially mesmerizing are the images that appear only slightly altered, which shows how eerily similar the two subjects really are. For instance, one mother and daughter portrait can probably predict what the younger of the two will look like in the future. Since going viral earlier last year, the mastermind behind the Genetic Portraits Part II series has been published in magazines all over the world and was even shortlisted in the world's most prestigious advertising awards show, the Cannes Lion. Photographer Ulric Collette has perfected his skill since the first series, saying, "I can control the lighting better so the portraits look more like they are from the same set. [...]I also got a lot better at directing people that I photograph." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Genetic Portraits:** Elevating family portraits by visually comparing family members and predicting their future appearances. - **Stark Comparisons:** Highlighting the similarities between family members through slightly altered portraits. - **Viral Photography:** Creating buzz and gaining worldwide recognition through captivating family portraits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Exploring innovative techniques to capture unique family portraits and predict future appearances. - **Advertising:** Using captivating family portraits for advertising campaigns and awards show entries. - **Magazine Publishing:** Featuring the mesmerizing Genetic Portraits Part II series in magazines worldwide. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Generative AI Historical Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-selfie-2.md) - [AI Baby Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [AI-Generated Baby Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator1.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md)