[Pics] Child Portraits Inspired by Funeral Photography

At the age of 13, Moscow born photographer Oleg Dou was already playing with Photoshop but it wasn’t until 2005 that he bought his first professional camera. Looking at his work, it’s not hard to see how learning in this order greatly influenced his style.

Oleg also tells us that he was greatly inspired by child funeral portraits of centuries past and by an unhappy memory of his childhood, when, he was forced to wear a white rabbit costume that his mother made, at a party. Horrified Oleg bursted into tears at having to smile for the camera.

“I couldn’t pretend being happy in front of the camera, I hated being photographed. The image finally reflected my discomfort and my vexation. It’s still often the case today. I try to recreate the expression of this embarrassment in my portraits, but this time, I provoke it. For the “Cubs” series, all the costumes were tailored by my mother, based on my sketches. “
-Oleg Dou-

“Cubs” series

more by Oleg: “Toystory” series

 
via [LostAtEMinor] [LaLettre]
 
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