# Surrealist Fantasy Photography Photographer Joel Robinson Creates a Self Made Fairy Tale Reality By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-01-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photographer-joel-robinson References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/surreal-photos-of-a-miniature-man/) & [ciaochessa](http://www.ciaochessa.com/2013/01/surreal-images-by-photographer-joel.html) Photographer Joel Robinson inserts himself in an imagined world where people are about the same size as a bug. In a style that resembles the shrunken down characters in 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids,' the Canadian native imagines up a fairy tale society where books are used as a tent and a typewriter is used more as steps than for writing. These charming self portraits have a dominant written word theme to them as can be seen in the reoccurring novels and pages.The filters he uses along with the recoloring of the surroundings around him give these pictures a more whimsical and [fairy tale feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights). Whether he is seen floating away by [a red balloon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) in his self portraits or behind the lens creating these shots with Photoshop, photographer Joel Robinson succeeds at captivating the true essence of childhood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surrealist Photography:** Exploring the use of fantasy and imagination in photography to create a dreamlike reality. - **Miniaturization:** Playing with scale and perspective to create whimsical and fantastical scenes. - **Written Word Aesthetics:** Using books and written text as key elements in visual storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with imaginative concepts and storytelling techniques. - **Digital Art:** Applying digital manipulation techniques to create surreal and enchanting visuals. - **Children's Entertainment:** Creating immersive and magical experiences for children through visual storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)