The photo series aptly titled Marilyn by Emily Berl, a photographer born and raised in Washington, DC, and based in Los Angeles, California, is not comprised of old, never-before-seen images of the iconic sex symbol. Instead, it follows the life of some of her biggest fans, Marilyn Monroe impersonators that live life by her credo.
Strange and almost otherworldly since they do seem like clones of the late actress, Marilyn by Emily Berl doesn't concentrate on just any impersonators. It's Nice That reports, "Emily refined her search for her subjects by choosing to photograph only those who considered Marilyn to be a central part of their lives, which definitely adds to the strangeness of the images."
What's Driving This Trend
- Realistic Impersonators
- There is an opportunity to disrupt the entertainment industry by creating more realistic impersonators of iconic figures.
- Fan-centric Photography
- A disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing fan-centric photography projects that capture the lives of devoted fans of popular figures.
- Embracing Iconic Credos
- By exploring the lives of individuals who embrace the philosophy and beliefs of iconic figures, there is potential for disruptive innovation in personal development and self-help industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can leverage realistic impersonators of iconic figures to enhance live performances, events, and media productions.
- Photography
- Photographers can tap into the fan-centric photography genre to capture the lives of devoted fans, creating unique and compelling visual narratives.
- Personal Development
- The personal development and self-help industries can explore the concept of embracing iconic credos to offer new perspectives, guidance, and inspiration for individuals seeking personal growth.
