Typically, a simple check-in text about your children to your partner would warrant a brief reassurance of their safety. However, photographer Kenny Deuss had a different approach in mind, leading to the birth of his humorous retouching series.
Instead of conventional updates, he began sending his partner creatively altered images of their children placed in increasingly comical and daring situations. We got in touch with Kenny to delve deeper into his craft, creative process, and other imaginative pursuits, all of which have gained significant popularity online.
Bored Panda reached out to Kenny Deuss, the mastermind behind these images, to gain insights into the evolution of his creative journey over time.
"For over three years, I've been at it, allowing me to elevate the content and its quality to a higher standard. I've developed a deeper understanding of photography, editing, as well as social media and video," Kenny shared.
In the span of these three years, the landscape of social media has presented unique challenges. Video content has gained prominence, prompting Kenny to incorporate his photographs into videos, resulting in the creation of viral-worthy content. He has also ventured into experimenting with comedic routines in his videos, which has been met with considerable success.
You can find Kenny's TikTok profile here. As anyone who has tried to photograph children knows, getting them to pose can be quite a feat. So, we were curious to know if Kenny's children have improved their posing skills.
"Yes, the oldest child is now four years old, and she enjoys posing for photographs. They have a great time and delight in doing eccentric things, which adds to their playfulness and content creation," Kenny explained.
The genesis of Kenny's photo series is equally comical. It all started as a prank to playfully startle his fiancée whenever she checked in on the kids via text. His works quickly gained traction and became an internet sensation.
As his children grew older, he continued to produce these images on a regular basis, while also exploring different ways to share them. He now publishes weekly, so consider following his internet presence for more.
"While the number of people who don't appreciate the humor is relatively low, there will always be a minority that spreads negativity. Thankfully, they are an exception," Kenny noted. As his photos gained popularity and recognition, more people realized that the scenarios depicted were humorous creations, rather than genuine danger. However, at the outset, when Photoshop's capabilities were not as widely known, the panicked reactions were understandable.
In essence, Kenny summarized his entire experience, saying, "I'm excited about generating even more content. I love the opportunity to create content with my family, and I have numerous concepts awaiting translation into photographs and videos. Feel free to follow my blog for weekly updates." You can find his Instagram photos and TikTok videos here. And if you're interested in viewing some of his past features on Bored Panda, check out this link and this one as well.
