# Wacky Windblown Portraits Jonathan Robert Willis Creates Indoor Tornadoes to Help His Models Pose By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-robert-willis References: [cmybacon](http://www.cmybacon.com/2011/03/wind-portraits/) & [jonbob](http://www.jonbob.com/) New York City photographer Jonathan Robert Willis knows that sometimes portrait photography can get a little boring. The skilled photographer decided to take it to the next level in his recent project 'Wind.' In this photo series, Jonathan Robert Willis aims a [high-powered wind source](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosphere-demotion) right in the faces of the people he is shooting. The end result is some hair-flipping, lip-stretching fun that is sure to make you chuckle. Jonathan Robert Willis chooses a variety of subjects for the shoot, each with their own [exaggerated facial expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface). This isn't your standard stoic set of portrait photography. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Portrait Photography:** Incorporating elements like wind sources into portrait photography to create unique and playful experiences for subjects. - **Exaggerated Facial Expressions:** Using exaggerated facial expressions as a way to add personality and humor to portrait photography. - **Non-traditional Portrait Techniques:** Exploring unconventional methods such as high-powered wind sources to challenge the traditional norms of portrait photography. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore incorporating interactive elements to enhance portrait photography experiences. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can utilize exaggerated facial expressions for comedy and entertainment purposes in various mediums. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can consider incorporating non-traditional portrait techniques to enhance guest experiences at events and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tornado-Inspired Illuminator Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-lamp.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Deconstructed Windmill Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wip-windmill-in-play.md) - [Whimsical AI Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clayify.md) - [Miniature Model Wind Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-wind-tunnel.md)