# Freaky Sibling Similarities Ulric Collette Splits Family Faces to Identify Odd Look-A-Likes By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulric-collette References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/split-family-faces) & [genetic.ulriccollette](http://genetic.ulriccollette.com/) Many people can relate to the same thought process as Ulric Collete in his questioning of how freakishly similar family members are. While I myself have picked up on familiar features across family members, the families within Ulric Collette's 'Portraits Genetiques' project seem almost identical. As a [graphic designer and photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) from Quebec, Canada, Ulric Collette has made it his mission with this project to decipher the genetic similarities between mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, siblings and cousins. I may not think I look very much like my family, but maybe one of Ulric Collette's Genetic Portraits could prove me wrong! **Implications** - With a strong focus on image being placed upon members of society through the media, consumers have become increasingly fixated on their visual appearance. Products or services that incorporate visual appearance, alleged [DNA technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ai-baby-generator), or anti-aging will continue to remain important purchases from the perspective of image-conscious consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Family Resemblance:** Photographers can create portrait projects highlighting genetic similarities among family members. - **Image-conscious Consumption:** Consumers focus on their visual appearance, leading to the popularity of products and services related to DNA and anti-aging. - **Genetic Technology:** Advancements in technology allow for DNA analysis and genetic testing for various applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Portrait photographers can create specialized projects for families focused on genetic similarities. - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics companies can market products that appeal to image-conscious consumers concerned with anti-aging. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare companies can offer DNA analysis and genetic testing for personalized medicine and preventative health measures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Face Matchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-twin.md) - [AI Baby Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator.md) - [AI-Generated Baby Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator1.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-project.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md)