This Photoshop Artist Will Do What You Ask For. However…
Meet James Fridman, a talented graphic designer hailing from London. Beyond his undeniably stellar skills with Photoshop, he’s become famous thanks to his unique sense of humor that’s allowed him to take his graphic design skills and use them as a tool to make people laugh, all while spreading a message of self-acceptance, love, and camaraderie. The best part? The results are absolutely hilarious. So hilarious, in fact, that they’ve set the internet aflame! So, what’s James doing that managed to garner the attention of people half the world away? Simple: he takes Photoshop requests and follows them in a very literal, but in a totally unexpected way, resulting in a seriously silly outcome. This simple word-play brought James worldwide recognition, so let’s start digging in!
Nothing Can Mess With Your Good Hair Day
Right off the bat, we’re starting with one of our all-time favorite hilarious Photoshop requests from James! This time, our talented artist was asked by this fledgling dude-bro to help him out with making the perfect picture to show off his new hair-style.
Of course, after he’d taken the perfect selfie at just the right angle, he realized the backdrop of the pic wasn’t exactly to his liking. Let’s just say the final result was far from what he had expected — and clearly his hairstyle hadn’t been received quite the way he might have hoped!
Who Ordered A Stretch For Their Wedding?
It goes without saying that no matter who you are, if you’re aiming to get hitched, then you are obsessed with snapping the perfect wedding picture. This couple asked James to take the car out of the picture and leave them with a classy background.
If only that vehicle wasn’t there, the couple would have the frame all to themselves, with that gorgeous architecture in the back. Thank you James for helping cover up that eyesore — although we’d wager that the bride wasn’t betting on such a lengthy solution!
Time To Level The Playing Field
Every photographer has to deal with issues of height and how to stage their photo accordingly, but what do you do if the picture is already taken? These three gentlemen wanted nothing more than to be the same height in the picture.
Surely when they sent in this request, they expected that maybe he could adjust them from the bottom up, perhaps make their legs a tad longer. All we can say is that they are now neck-in-neck! Your wish has been granted.
Is There Something In Your Pocket?
Having a big screen smartphone is great, but they don’t fit in our pockets like they used to! This young man needed that phone taken out of the picture if he wanted to make a good impression, and he only realized it after the fact.
Of course, why go to the trouble of editing out the contours of the phone when you can remove the problem from the source? Keep it simple! The result looks refreshing, indeed, and might we say that new style is going to be all the rage.
If You Need Something Done, Be Specific!
We’ve seen many pictures of people appearing to hold huge objects by standing at a specific distance and angle. Take, for example, those poses at the Tower of Pisa and the Taj Mahal that have become all but tradition. But what do you do when you missed the shot?
This young lady would have liked to appear as though she’s holding the Pixar Fest sign, but failed to specify that that was the sign she was referring to. Naturally, James did exactly as he was asked to, but remembered to keep things light-hearted with his signature sense of humor!
Keeping Things Realistic
James was asked to help a poor fellow who forgot to take off his glasses for the picture. We understand, we really do. After all, some people are aware of the fact that they look even better without their spectacles glued to their faces.
However, we really don’t think this is what this guy was expecting. Kudos to this edit for not only showing the painfully fuzzy truth of what it feels like to take your glasses off when you’re vision-impaired, but also for switching perspectives!
When You Want To Make A Good Impression!
Many people like to make themselves look their best in pictures. But sometimes, people take it too far. Here, a young college graduate wanted to make his car look more expensive. Of course, he didn’t exactly say he wanted a more expensive car.
And of course, that left the door wide open for a liberal interpretation of his words. Little did he know that James’s keen sense of humor would turn this into something that made us all cringe. It’s hitting us right in the feels.
The Chicken Wings Of An Angel!
The important thing to remember when you make the decision to ask James Fridman to come to your aid, is to be as specific as you can possibly be with your request, otherwise, you might end up with a hilariously unexpected outcome.
Truly, the wings of an angel…! And hey, let’s be honest. How many guys eligible bachelors will come running towards a girl with bird wings, versus a girl holding a bucket of scrumptious fried chicken? The answer is obvious. He’s just helping her out!
Don’t Want Them to Think You’re Proposing
Oops, this shot on the neighborhood park’s swing set would have been just so cute, but the angle betrayed her. All this girl wanted was to fix the photo so that she didn’t appear to be asking someone else to spend the rest of his life with her.
Even if she was seated, her knee was bent just so that it looked like she was doing a very different activity. James came to her rescue, but we think she was probably hoping for a less disturbing outcome. Imagine her trying to walk.
She Dared to Be Square
Listen up, people, we promise you that no matter what you think, there’s nothing wrong with the shape of your head. Need proof? See what happens when this young lady, who already looks beautiful, asks James to make her face less round.
He used his photoshop skills to make a very good point: you are beautiful as you are, and trying to change isn’t a good idea! The best place to start loving yourself is to be glad that your face does not look like a piece of toast.
When You Want That Truly Epic Mountaintop Photo
What do you do when a lady in the background is making your extreme hike look a whole lot less epic than you’d hoped? You ask a Photoshop artist to help you out. You made it all the way up there; you deserve to hog the spotlight.
Of course, the person who sent in this request surely didn’t want any harm done to that lady in the back. But he certainly got his wish: she’s been removed from the back, and if he doesn’t move out of the way and let her climb back up, she’s going to be removed from this planet entirely!
The Fastest Way To Get A Summer Body
As summer gets closer, we all feel the pressure to work on ourselves and get in shape, especially if your wife or husband is lightyears ahead of you. This husband didn’t want to do any heavy lifting, so he chose the easy way.
We have to give him props for knowing how to appreciate and praise his wife’s assets in the first place. And now, he has a look that truly does go right along with her features. Hey, it’s working out wonderfully for him!
Want To Be Rich? No Problem!
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be rich. The problem is that when you ask someone who’s notorious for using word-play and irony in order to get a laugh, you might get more than what you bargained for. Or in this case, a little less…
Hey, presto! His socioeconomic status hasn’t changed, but thanks to a clever homonym, he’s definitely shifted identities. Now he can truly call himself ‘Rich’, but this young lady had better hope he opts for that and not, uh, another nickname for ‘Richard’.
Taller Than Dad
It’s every boy’s dream to grow up and be as tall as their dad, and maybe even taller. Thanks to the magic of Photoshop, this boy’s wishes were fulfilled, although we imagine his old man might not completely agree with the outcome.
It’s a safe bet that this was probably not the growth spurt they had in mind. Now that his dad’s been left looking like Tweedledum from Alice in Wonderland, we wonder if this boy is feeling as triumphant as he thought he would!
When All You Want Is to Look A Little Older
When you’re growing up, sometimes all you want is to look older. You have thoughts and ideas that people just don’t take seriously because you look your age, and you want them to know you’re more mature than you let on.
However, we have a feeling this young lad might’ve gotten more than he bargained for. It’s amazing what an eraser, a briefcase, and a few touch-ups can do. Better enjoy having all that hair while it’s still there; your head is going to be a lot colder down the line!
Close Your Eyes When You Kiss!
The picture was almost perfect. The romance, the pose, the fairytale backdrop of Disneyland. It could have been truly magical. There’s only one problem: his girlfriend forgot to close her eyes in the moment. It sounds like an easy fix, right?
For James, it absolutely is. He, of course, did it in his signature literal style that made him famous. Don’t want to see her with her eyes open? No problem; we get it, it’s awkward. And a casual passerby is here with a helping hand.
Remember, Don’t Make an “Ass” of Yourself
There’s a lot more to beauty than the “right” body proportions, and there’s more than a few people out there who need to be reminded of that. James has a habit of inserting this type of positive messaging into his works, and the result is a scream.
James was asked to add a little more “ass” to the photo, and it’s exactly what he did. After all, this charming picture was sorely lacking in a donkey. How else are you going to fill all that dead space on the right of the shot?
Looking Cooler
Everyone wants to look cool in their pictures, right? And everyone manages to conveniently forget that there’s plenty of words in the English language with multiple meanings. This teenager wasn’t too happy with how cool he looked in his picture, so he sought professional help.
Come on, dude, with a smile like that and that debonair lean, how could you not look cool? Ah, but of course, James is here to make sure that this guy is also properly ventilated at the same time as he strikes a pose.
Fountain Of Youth
It’s no secret that we like to look our best when we take pictures, and sometimes that means we want to look younger. But how young do you want to look? This gent already looks quite the kid, but that simply wasn’t enough for him.
You had better be more exact with what age range you’re looking for, otherwise, someone might use this opportunity to poke some fun. He’s done it, folks; there’s no way he could possibly look any younger, and it seems to be going swimmingly.
Hey, That Shiny Bold Spot Is in the Way!
When you take a picture with your friends, sometimes finding the proper way to frame the shot can be a bit of a challenge. The last thing you want is someone’s bald head grabbing all the attention with that unmistakable shine.
The solution? Simple, turn that head into something everyone likes. After all, everyone likes ice cream, right? Not only that, but with a simple addition of a cone and some chocolate syrup, now we’re noticing that bald head was actually color-coded to match their purple outfits. Fabulous!
Add Some Tension
A great photo sometimes uses tension to make it look more interesting. This cheeky girl was hoping to spruce up her pic by making it look like she was in imminent danger. But it’s safe to say this was not the danger she had hoped for.
You’d better look out for that most lethal of neighborhood scourges, the angry old lady with a frying pan! Whether or not it was the scary sight she might have had in mind, the way we see it, this young girl got exactly what she wanted.
That Stain Really Made a Difference!
Before you have a laugh at those poor motor skills, take the following into consideration. If you’re drinking your very first beer, you might get a little light-headed and spill some over yourself. It’s embarrassing, but we can’t say it’s not understandable.
You have to give it to James for following directions. While he didn’t remove the stain, he certainly was able to make it a bit less noticeable. That being said, we have a feeling this 21-year-old had something else in mind.
We Want To Look Like A Team!
Aw, these brothers are doing great! Unlike so many siblings, they like each other enough that they actually want to copy each other. These young lads wanted to wear the same shirt and they got exactly what they wanted, quite literally.
We have to say that this looks like it would have been a very entertaining game of tennis. We’ve heard of the expression “attached at the hip”, but “attached at the collar”? Their parents must be so proud of how their boys turned out.
Smaller Face Or Bigger Chin?
All she wanted was for her boyfriend’s face to look a teensy bit smaller, so that they could truly look like equals in this couples pic, at least in terms of being proportional. Is that too much to ask? Yes, absolutely.
Of course, James is here to make them grateful for those fabulous facial features that they already have. Chin-up and learn to be more accepting of how you look, because more likely than not, your original looks just might work the best!
Watch Your Spelling!
The travel bug bit this young lady, but apparently her wallet couldn’t catch up. Now, caught in a lie, she tried to fool her friends into thinking she visited the Eiffel Tower. It seems she might have wanted to do a bit more research beforehand.
Her, shall we say, unique, way of spelling the name of this major world landmark would have been funny enough on its own, but unwittingly, she had quite literally spelled out something else entirely. James couldn’t resist the opportunity to point this out.
Hey, He IS Famous
American celebrities are recognized all over the world. Name who the top ten famous people from the United States, and you’ve got yourself and your friends a debate that is sure to last hours. Of course, this young fellow from India didn’t quite grasp that he needed to be fairly specific.
Anjit wanted nothing more than to see what he would look like if he was famous and blond. But what this hopeful young man didn’t quite realize was precisely what American celebrity just so happens to fit that description. Sad.
Thanks for Your Service!
These three high school seniors were looking for the most epic pictures to celebrate the beginning of their new adult life, but one of them seemed to have missed that camera cue and wasn’t aware he should have been smiling.
Have no fear, Photoshop is here! Thanks to James, now he can turn this slight blunder into an act of glory and valor. They’re going to get some awards for this for sure. Bet they didn’t realize what courage they had in them all along!
Girlfriend Material
We’re not feeling too sorry for this guy, to be honest. If you’re going to ask James Fridman to make your girlfriend prettier by implying that she needs better-looking arms and chin, you must be quite the catch yourself, right? Dude, check yourself.
James responded with his signature cynicism as he delivered the kind of justice we can all get behind! If you truly love her for who she is, then why on Earth would you ask a stranger to change her looks for you?
Getting That Elusive Underwater Pic
We all want that perfect underwater picture, with our hair majestically flowing together with the water like a proper mermaid. It’s a common fantasy. But if you’re going to ask a Photoshop artist known to twist your edit requests into an educational joke, you had to see something like this coming.
Maybe, just maybe, it wasn’t meant to be! Unfortunately for this would-be model, there’s just so many different kinds of being underwater, and not all of them involve an idyllic stream. At least now there’s no way they’ll think she’s sprawled out in dirt.
Sun’s Out, Gum’s Out!
Guns aren’t the most family-friendly thing in the world and you probably don’t want them, or even a reference to them, in your family photos. Sure, the writing on the shirt refers to flaunting biceps, not a Kalashnikov. But sometimes, there’s an opportunity to turn something out-of-place into something hilarious.
Who needs a gun when you’ve got gum? The result is probably one of the funniest family photos we’ve ever seen, and hopefully her mom is pleased. Don’t you want to gather your whole family now and give this goofy pose a try for yourself?
Don’t Let That Height Go To Your Head!
Puberty is awkward, isn’t it? It’s just a fact of life that some of us grow faster than our classmates, shooting up to near adult-level height, while others take their time. This young girl wanted to be the same height as her friend.
It was a noble cause indeed, and it was all done in the name of that purest of values, friendship. But as with any of these silly Photoshop edits, it came with a price. Here’s hoping she likes her new look! It does look handy…
A Blast from the Past
Remember those fun games where you had to spot all the tiny differences between two similar photos? We do, and so does James. This gang of friends’ request was so broad that they left the door wide open for his mischief.
Looks like he wanted to invest a little extra work into this masterful creation. In one of his more interactive Photoshop edits, we have to say he served us an unexpected dose of fun! Are you up for the challenge? We’re trying to figure it all out.
No One Is Above the Force!
Who matters more, your boyfriend or the letter F? When it comes to Star Wars, no one, and we mean no one is above the power of the Force! But let’s honest: when you’ve got such an iconic phrase behind you, you ought to let it be seen.
The only question is if the Force will compel her to like her boyfriend’s new and compressed look. Perhaps a good old-fashioned Jedi mind trick? At least with this newly adjusted height, she’ll never have to stand on her tippytoes to give him a kiss!
We All Need A Dose Of Taytay
Aw, aren’t these girls adorable? They love their favorite pop singer so very much that they were totally jazzed about having her Photoshopped into their group photo. Of course, this was not exactly what they were expecting when they made the request.
We know you have to be specific with James Fridman, but apparently specifying what part of Taylor Swift they wanted was also necessary. The result? Very funny, but also very realistic. Plus, the fact that we can instantly recognize Taylor Swift with only her legs visible says quite a lot!
Make It Bigger, She Asked
Here’s a perfect example of what can happen when you choose a Kardashian for a role model. She asked James to help her make people jealous of her big booty. Not sure she’ll make anyone jealous, but she did get what she asked for.
At this point, though, we have to ask, could the Kardashian craze be getting a little out of hand? This belongs less on the pages of Vogue and more in the wacky world of Willy Wonka. Can someone give her a push to her next date?
Do You Even Chair, Bro?
What do you do when you dress up in your finest clothes? Take a picture, of course! This young fellow was looking to impress but forgot to use a chair that would match his grand sense of style. How can you look suave in that ordinary plastic white chair?
The solution? Become the chair! When you yourself are just oozing charm, by modeling the chair after yourself, you’re sure to add that aesthetic you were desiring. We’d like to order a whole set of these, provided of course that they offer a leg-lift option.
Mirror Mirror On The Wall…
Be careful what you ask James for because, as we’ve learned by now, you’re bound to get quite a bit more than you bargained for. This beautiful young lady is named Keylah, and she didn’t like the mirror messing up her photo.
However, we aren’t sure if she’s going to be happy with the end result. You’ve got to appreciate that view, though. She no longer has her reflection in the mirror, as requested, and at least everyone knows she keeps her house tidy.
Make Like A Tree And Leave!
Heather wanted to infuse this picture with a more youthful pose, perhaps to make it look like she’s more adventurous than she actually is. So she thought that asking James Fridman, Photoshop extraordinaire, for help, would be the right idea. Her mistake?
She accidentally used the word “in” instead of “on” (although we’re pretty sure that James would have found something funny to do, anyway!). Grandmother Willow has undergone a facelift, and can we just say she’s looking absolutely fabulous these days. Hope Pocahontas will notice!
Not Even Close
Everyone wants a picture of themselves appearing to touch the top of the Eiffel Tower. Doing it with your camera is actually very simple, but if you didn’t quite get there, no need to worry. James is here for the rescue! Or is he?
He could have always hoisted her into the air and allowed her to touch that top, but of course, that would be far too simplistic. So he was generous enough to provide her with her very own miniature Eiffel Tower costume. Now she can boop her own head to her heart’s content!
Keeping It Balanced
You can’t just go ahead and completely change a picture. it has to keep some balance! James really wanted to help this young lady with her request, but he had to remain true to his artistic integrity. So, all he did was move things around…
He’s done it again! Now the photo is elegantly balanced. The gent in the middle already stands out from the bunch thanks to that snazzy getup, so why not complete the image with some pretty little piggies? No one’s going to bat an eye.
In The Eye Of The Beholder
We already know James has a big dislike for using Photoshop just to make yourself look pretty. To him, it’s not all about your looks. This heartwarming request has shown us that even people as funny and talented as James know when it’s time to stop joking and get serious.
He’s not playing around this time, and hasn’t even added a little goof in the background for her pleasure. Her request was honest and brave, so he felt his response had to match that level, and he didn’t shy away from being serious for once. Bravo!
There’s Always A Price To Pay
Who wants to take a picture with their mom? This young girl didn’t want her mom messing this ski vacation photo-op, not wanting her friends to know who she goes on outings with. So James had to keep things real for her.
If she won’t have her mom in front of the camera, then let her be behind it! He’s teaching her a valuable lesson: she’s here whether you like it or not, she’s running the show, and you’d best give her some respect! Embrace her.
Comedy Level 100
Remember asking your grammar teacher “Can I go to the bathroom?” and he’d snidely respond, “I don’t know, can you?” In that light, let’s see if you’re clever enough to get James Fridman’s joke here. Here’s a hint: it’s all about managing your expectations!
For according to her wording, this young lady didn’t actually send James a request. Instead, she posed a question to him, wondering what his thoughts were about the situation. And clearly he does not, in fact, think she can close her mouth. Case closed!
Which Cat?
We can’t say this enough, people: when you ask James for Photoshop help, be sure to explain in the absolute clearest terms possible what you want. Otherwise, you just might become an internet joke! Although, we will grant this young woman that this joke does require thinking more than a bit out of the box.
To her credit, she probably didn’t know there’s more than one cat. Now she’s looking like she got cut from one of the episodes of Thomas and the Tank Engine, which is tragic, because honestly, she looks great. Maybe more people would be interested in construction work if the vehicles looked like this?
Justice Served
Want to edit someone out of the photo? At least be smart enough not to be a total tool when you ask James for help. Never refer to your friends in this disparaging way, and never refer to actual queer people like this. James is having none of it.
James served this young man a healthy dose of justice, and we can’t stop laughing! He’s letting the sender know that as big of a sense of humor as he’s got, it does not cover this kind of nastiness. See everybody else, being kind and not saying stupid things? Those are the normal ones of the bunch!
Responsibility, What’s That?
Honestly, how many times have we tried to do this and failed miserably in our attempts? You’d think that this well-orchestrated shot of leaping in the air would have been enough for him, but no. He asked for drama. He asked for something to run away from. He got it.
We have to admit that the original photo was really nice, to begin with, but James really managed to strike a chord here. We think this is something we can all identify with. Few things looming in the background could be quite so terrifying.
No Selfie For You!
What most people don’t understand when they get in touch with James and ask for Photoshop help, is that their request has to make sense. You can’t just take something out of a picture, it has to remain logical. We don’t make the rules; he does!
James decided to be particularly savage here. He could have just taken the phone off his hands, as requested. But he thought this through to its logical conclusion: no phone means no option of taking this picture in the first place!
Which Titanic?
Okay, James, you’ve won. Never in a million years would we have thought to take this request anywhere else than the ship itself. But James must have scoured Google, because he managed to find a different kind of Titanic out there.
It’s hilarious, but what’s a bit alarming is this decidedly grim restaurant name choice. Think about it: what sort of message are you sending your potential customers by calling your establishment after the Titanic? Is that food going to crash on its maiden voyage?