# Playful Children's Portraits Joanna Paterson's 'Still Life' Pictures Are Fun-Loving By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joanna-paterson References: [wgsn.tumblr](http://wgsn.tumblr.com/post/21213799377) & [joannapaterson](http://joannapaterson.com/still-life/) Joanna Paterson's 'Still Life' series contains endearing and all too cute pictures of [babies and toddlers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-filous-mischief-makes-us). The fashion, portrait and still life photographer operates from her London home base. Her expert work has led to her high profile commission pieces with Marie Claire Magazine, River Island, [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition) and KSWISS. Still Life is bursting with color and joy. The children dance about the set freely, playing with extravagant toys while clad in [bright striped apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-lem-tropicana). An array of props, inclusive of books, kites and paper planes make the production all the more playful. Paterson's cut and paste style has been a prominent feature within couture editorials and current art exhibits. The images appear majestic and almost fake, carving out a new photography niche. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Children's Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to capture the joy and energy of children through interactive and imaginative photography. - **Still Life Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional still life concepts with vibrant and whimsical elements to create captivating and visually striking images. - **Cut and Paste Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with collage and digital manipulation techniques to create unique and surreal compositions in photography and art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate playful and imaginative elements into fashion photography to create visually stunning and engaging campaigns. - **Children's Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce bright and colorful clothing for children that reflects their lively and playful nature. - **Art Exhibitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate art exhibits that showcase unconventional and visually striking photography, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Vibrant Kids-Catering Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-collection.md) - [Playful Abstract Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play.md) - [Lifestyle Kids Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patta-aw25-kids.md) - [Playful Thermal Printer Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-print-camera.md) - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Color-In Photo Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-camera-concept.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md)