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# Trick Photography
Not Photoshopped

By wealth Wonders | Published 2008-08-21 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-photoshopped
References: [thatsinterestingblog.blogspot](http://thatsinterestingblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/all-of-photos-below-are-exactly-as.html)

Photoshop is an amazing tool. If you know how to use it, you can make anything look real. There also amazing things you can do without using Photoshop. I just found this blog post called “[Not Photoshopped](http://thatsinterestingblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/all-of-photos-below-are-exactly-as.html)” and just as you might guess, all of these pictures are real and have not been doctored up with PhotoShop.

The one I really like is the first one. It is a floating head on the street of an Asian country. It is explained in the blog post that this was done with a mirror with a large hole in middle. I believe it, but I think they might have used PhotoShop to take out the neck area and the hole. I say this because it’s hard to believe that this person had a mirror that fit perfect around his neck.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Trick Photography:** Opportunity for innovative photography techniques that capture unique and captivating visuals without the need for Photoshop.
- **Authentic Imagery:** Growing demand for real and unaltered photographs as a way to convey genuine experiences and narratives.
- **Creative Visual Illusions:** Exploration of optical illusions and techniques to create visually stunning and deceptive images.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to leverage unconventional techniques to create visually engaging and authentic images.
- **Digital Marketing:** Incorporating trick photography into digital marketing campaigns to grab attention and create unique brand experiences.
- **Art and Design:** Integration of trick photography techniques into artistic creations to challenge traditional perceptions and inspire creativity.

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