# Realistic Emoticon Photography Liza Nelson Recreates Emojis in Real Life in Her Fun Photos By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-01-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liza-nelson References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/363111/Funny-Photos-Of-Emoticons-Brought-To-Life-With-Real-People-Objects/) & [emojiirllol.tumblr](http://emojiirllol.tumblr.com) If anything can be gaged from this playful photography series, it is that Liza Nelson is a fan of emoticons. Her project EMOJIS IRL.LOL shows what various emojis would look like in real life. She also uses colorful backdrops to make the subject matter pop. This includes the red dancing lady, a moustached man, a fist and an eggplant, to name a few. While not everyone is as into emojis as Liza Nelson might be, it is clear that they have become a big part of popular culture, appearing not just in our text messages, but across [social media platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat). They also present a fun way to explore [storytelling as a new narrative medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-game). This artistic and light hearted endeavor is one that is ongoing, and can be viewed on Liza Nelson's tumblr. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real Life Emoticons:** The trend of recreating emojis in real life allows for new and creative ways to express emotions and storytelling. - **Colorful Backdrops:** Using vibrant and colorful backdrops in photography can enhance and bring a fun element to the subject matter. - **Emojis as Art:** Emojis are being recognized as a popular and influential part of popular culture, leading to new ways of artistic expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can incorporate the trend of real life emoticons and colorful backdrops into their creative work, standing out in the crowded photography industry. - **Social Media:** Emojis have become a popular feature on social media, with companies using them as marketing tools and gathering data on user sentiment. - **Digital Art:** Artists can use the trend of emojis as art and incorporate it into their digital creations, leading to new forms of visual expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Tactile Braille Emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-emoticons.md) - [Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojiless.md) - [Instant Visual Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojis-generator.md) - [Personalized Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omoji.md) - [Emoji Language Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojitalk.md) - [Novelty Kitchen-Themed Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-emojis.md) - [Randomized Emoji Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-generators.md) - [Social Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko.md)