# Awkward Figurine Photography JD Hancock's Pop Culture Dolls are Captured in Strange Situations By | Published 2013-06-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-dolls References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/tabletop-photography-of-pop-culture-characters-in-unfamiliar-situations-by-jd-hancock/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdhancock/) JD Hancock has made a name for himself by photographing iconic [pop culture dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll) in awkward situations. Each of his photographs depict a scene straight out of a video game or movie. Everything is as it seems, but there's always one character that just doesn't belong. One of Hancock's funniest creations shows a group of [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul) princess dolls clustered together in front of a radiant blue backdrop. However, right in the middle of them is a white-robed Princess Leia looking proud as ever, although she sticks out like a sore thumb. Another hilarious photograph shows the iconic psychiatrist stand from the Peanuts TV specials and comic strips. A Charlie Brown figurine mopes around the stand, asking for advice. Instead of Lucy behind the stand, however, there is the one and only [Skeletor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop-culture Doll Photography:** Advancements in miniature figurines technology provide opportunity for new niches in pop-culture photography. - **Awkward Scene Photography:** Developing expertise in high concept and humor would set apart from competitors in the photography market. - **Innovative Marketing Techniques:** Unusual and humorous photography can create distinctive promotional tools to showcase products and services. ### Where This Applies - **Toy:** Manufacturers can explore partnerships with photographers to create unique renditions of their miniatures on social media and e-commerce platforms. - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage the pop-culture scene and niche miniature figurines culture to establish a new market segment and expand traditional photography services. - **Online Retail:** E-Commerce companies can explore new markets by providing unique photography settings to their product lines using miniature figurines and pop culture references. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Show-Themed Desk Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md)