# Dinner Plate Portraits Photographer Marcel Van Der Vlugt Puts Food on Faces By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-08-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcel-van-der-vlugt References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2010/08/17/marcel-van-der-vlugt/) & [photodonuts](http://www.photodonuts.com/marcel-van-der-vlugt) If you are hungry right now, you may want to wait until you eat before looking at these Marcel van der Vlugt photographs. Why? Because Marcel van der Vlugt uses models' faces as [dinner plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces), covering them in meat, honey, chocolate sprinkles and much more. Taking these close-up shots by Marcel van der Vlugt must have made for quite the cleanup afterward. I wonder what smelled worse, the cheese or the fish? **Implications** - [Food photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menusnap) and plating has become its own art form separate from both the cuisine industry and art world. This may be due to the modern-day hijacking of the [food industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoof-beauty-range), as urban "foodies" take to blogs to provide everyday consumers with recipes and restaurant reviews that encourage experimentation with flavors and aesthetics of food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food Photography:** The growing trend of food photography presents an opportunity for photographers and artists to explore innovative ways to showcase culinary creations. - **Food Plating:** The art of food plating is evolving into a standalone art form, inspiring chefs and food stylists to design visually stunning and aesthetically pleasing dishes. - **Food Blogging:** The rise of food blogging has created a platform for food enthusiasts to share recipes, reviews, and inspire others to experiment with flavors and aesthetics in their own cooking. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The trend of food photography opens up opportunities for photographers to specialize in capturing beautiful and enticing images of food for various purposes. - **Culinary Arts:** The evolution of food plating as an art form disrupts traditional culinary practices, requiring chefs to incorporate visual presentation as a key element in their creations. - **Digital Media:** The booming popularity of food blogging creates opportunities for digital media professionals to create engaging content and platforms that cater to food enthusiasts and aspiring cooks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md) - [Specialty Meatball Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatball-plate.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md)