- Ohirune Art" is a work of art in which babies are photographed with adorable backgrounds and accessories.
- CollageSquare uses AI technology to process photos taken at home to match the background image.
- They can be used as standby screens for smartphones, New Year's greeting cards, or as old photos or pet photos.
OHIRUNE ART" IS AN ART PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUE IN WHICH A BABY IS PHOTOGRAPHED WITH A BACKGROUND AND ACCESSORIES. THE FACT THAT IT CAN BE USED AS A KEEPSAKE, MAKING THE BABY LOOK LIKE A SCENE FROM A PICTURE BOOK, HAS ATTRACTED A LOT OF ATTENTION AND HAS BEEN FEATURED IN VARIOUS MEDIA SUCH AS TV AND ADVERTISEMENTS. ON THE OTHER HAND, IT CAN BE VERY DETAILED IF YOU WANT TO BE ELABORATE, SO IT CAN TAKE A LOT OF TIME AND EFFORT FOR SOME PEOPLE TO PREPARE AND TAKE PICTURES. DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A TOOL THAT MAKES IT EASY TO ENJOY SUCH "OHIRUNE ART"?
CollageSquare is a platform that allows users to easily create cute photos by simply matching a smartphone photo of a child with a prepared Ohirune Art background, without having to prepare any accessories or backgrounds for the photo shoot. We interviewed Ms. Mizuri Aoki of the Japan Ohirune Art Association, which provides the service, about the appeal of CollageSquare, which won the Excellence Award in the "Commemoration and Documentation Category" of the BabyTech® Award Japan 2021.
We spoke with...
Japan Ohirune Art Association
President
Ms. Minori Aoki
Like a scene from a picture book. A wealth of captivating backgrounds.
Editor: Thank you very much for your time today. Before asking about the details of the "CollageSquare" service, could you tell us about "Ohirune Art"?
Aoki: This is an artistic photo shoot in which the baby is photographed with accessories and a background, leaving behind an adorable expression that can only be captured now, like a page from a picture book. Prepare the background and accessories you envision, place the baby gently on them, and shoot from a bird's-eye view. You can capture the baby's smiling face, sleeping face, crying face, and many other expressions.
Editor: I looked it up and saw a bunch of pretty pictures! What is the process of taking the pictures?
Aoki: First, we develop the image we want to capture. Once that is done, we create the background. Using a large piece of cloth as a base, we build up the background with various decorations. Finally, we arrange the accessories and take the photo. Some people do this alone, but before Corona, Ohirune Art photo sessions were held at various locations, so parents often gathered to take pictures together.
Editor: I heard that CollageSquare offers a more convenient way to enjoy hottie art.
Aoki: Yes. The steps are very simple: First, you select the background you want to use for your hibernation art, then upload the photo you want to use for your hibernation art to CollageSquare. The AI will design the background to match the child's expression. Downloading costs 330 yen (tax included), but some of the works are free as part of a campaign, so be sure to give it a try.
