San Francisco street cars in plastic? The Eiffel Tower in cheap bronze? A paperweight of the Great Pyraminds? When most people go to a landmark or tourist attraction, they take home a little kitsch to remind them of their trip. Michael Hughes prefers to re-do the attraction – inverting it in his own unique way and reversing the roll of the reminder and that which one is normally reminded of.
Born in Britain and now living in Germany, Michael Hughes is a freelance photographer who has gained international attention lately with his quirky photographs of tacky souvenirs perfectly lined up with monuments and landmarks. The attention has been so great, in fact, that the photographer was offered a book deal. He isn’t just about the souvenirs, though – visit his site to see some of his other fascinating projects and click below to learn more about this hilarious project.
Michael Hughes Souvenirs Zadar Croatia Harbor
Michael Hughes Vienna Austria palace postcard photograph
Michael Hughes Versailles souvenir photograph
Michael Hughes Eiffel Tower souvenir photograph
Michael Hughes Paris Croissant souvenir photograph
Michael Hughes Alkmaar Netherlands Windmill souvenir photograph
Michael Hughes New York Taxi Souvenir photograph
Michael Hughes Hunting Island Lighthouse souvenir photograph
Michael Hughes Amarillo TX Cadillac Ranch souvenir photo
Michael Hughes Florence Italy David statue souvenir photograph
Michael Hughes Buddy Holly statue souvenir photography
Michael Hughes San Francisco Streetcar souvenir photograph
Photographers use superimposition and montage to create images that blur the line between past and present, reality and fiction, authenticity and imitation.
