Call it cliché if you must, but the meta “picture in picture” shot through an iPhone, instant photo, or the viewfinder of another camera is a fun staple in the world of photography that can be used in awesome and creative ways.
When the shot is composed well and the right scene is selected, these images can be quite beautiful, offering a bit of distance between the viewer and the image—suddenly they feel not like a viewer, but the photographer. This type of photo, more than most, creates an implicit connection between the photographer and her viewer.
The collection below showcases some of our favorite 500px shots in this genre. From polaroids, to smartphones, to hip level viewfinders, to one multi-talented photographer who actually drew the missing part of the scene, we hope this series inspires you to go out and get creative this week.
To see more pictures in pictures, check out the awesome “Pictures Inside Out” gallery by 500px Content Editor Natta Summerky that inspired this ISO collection—46 photos that might just get you to cast off your inhibitions and try one of these “cliché” shots yourself.
And, of course, if you have a great photo like this yourself, upload it to 500px and share it in the comments down below!
