# Flattering Friend Portraits This Portrait Series Focuses on Friends of Photographer Jon Jacobsen By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jon-jacobsen References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/363995/Photographer-Captures-Fantastically-Surreal-Portraits-Of-Himself-His-Friends/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/JonJacobsen) This intriguing [portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) by photographer Jon Jacobsen was inspired by his friends, making it personal as well as majestic. The idea behind this series was for Jacobsen to show the world the way he sees his friends. The way he portrays these people reflects the line of work they're in, and how talented they are. The friends Jacobsen has chosen to participate in this series are [models, actors and artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom). In one shot viewers see a beautiful woman who seems to be wearing an exploding [porcelain crown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons). This imagery makes viewers think of her as a porcelain doll. In another shot, Jacobsen focuses on his artist friend sketching dragons and other mythical creatures. The artist is seen wearing chainmail gloves, and his artworks start to jump off the page. These portraits serve as flattering tributes to Jacobsen's friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Photography:** Photographers can take inspiration from this series and create their own personalized photography projects that capture the essence of their subjects. - **Occupational Expression:** This series showcases the subjects' talents and professions, highlighting a trend towards portraits that express and celebrate the subject's occupation or craft. - **Mythical Imagery:** Jacobsen's use of mythology in his portraits presents an opportunity for artists and creatives to incorporate similar themes into their own work, bringing new life to classic imagery. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can take cues from this series and create personalized portrait packages for clients that showcase their individuality and professions. - **Art:** Artists featured in this series can use their personalized portraits as a unique and eye-catching way to promote their work, attracting new clients and opportunities. - **Fashion:** The use of exploding porcelain crowns and chainmail gloves in these portraits presents a opportunity for designers to create high-fashion, statement pieces that express both power and fragility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)