# Pixelated Photographs Martin Rondeau Puts a Digital Spin on the Barbie Look By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated-photographs-martin-rondeau References: [martinrondeau](http://martinrondeau.com/Martin_Rondeau_Photographer/FASHION&ART.html) Martin Rondeau is a talented photographer who likes to put a spin on the [classic Barbie look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-signature-2024-holiday-doll). Working out of Montreal, his work can be seen on the street and in magazines, as he works both in art and [fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio). Rondeau could be the go-to person for insight into the future of photography, as his images fully capture the meaning of modernity. Check out his [pixelated photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelz-x-le-troch) in the gallery above, and let us know if you think Martin Rondeau can predict the future of photography. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Pixelated Photography:** Martin Rondeau enhances the Barbie aesthetic using digital manipulation techniques, leading to more advanced pixelated photography techniques for fashion and art photography. - **Modern Photography Look:** Rondeau's innovative approach to photography brings in a distinctly modern style of portraiture and opens up avenues in fashion and advertising sectors. - **Digital Minimalism:** Pixelated photographs may also signify a return to digital minimalism as a trend, with cleaner and more straightforward approaches to composition in photography, particularly in print and advertising. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** As a photographer for both art and fashion, Rondeau's work can offer fashion photographers and designers insight into modern visual aesthetics and photography techniques. - **Advertising:** Rondeau's pixelated photography techniques could serve as the basis for modern advertising campaigns that require a modern and innovative look for products and services. - **Art:** Rondeau's unique approach to photography can inspire a new generation of digital artists to experiment and transform the medium further. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Doll-inspired Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-600-malibu-barbie-instant-film-camera.md) - [Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-instant-camera.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [360 Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360-photo-booth.md)