Legendary James Fridman's Epic Photoshop Pranks Which Will Brighten Up Your Day

27 Dec 2023

The famous British graphic designer James Fridman, known for his excellent sense of humor, is adored by social media users. He takes their requests to edit photos in a comically unexpected manner. Here are 50 of his most interesting works for your attention.

1. Uniqueness is an adornment

James Fridman is not just a person with a good sense of humor but also with tact. A girl asked him to hide her skin condition, to which the designer replied that she was a lovely young lady, and she didn't need to worry about her uniqueness. What the girl is embarrassed about is her uniqueness, and it will be good for her when she accepts herself.

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2. Is being tall better?

The young lady wanted to appear taller in a photo and asked Fridman for help. He, of course, accommodated her request but didn't forget to add his humorous touch. Now, in the picture, she looks more like the mother of her two friends rather than a sweet girl. The designer has a talent for presenting photos in a way that provokes certain thoughts and encourages appreciation for what you have.

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3. Atmospheric background

The couple decided that ducks in the background would either enhance or at least change the picture for the better. And they were right - the photo immediately transformed. The duck on the grill added a delicious appeal to this picture.

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4. A kiss with closed eyes

James Fridman shouldn't be asked for too long; he always fulfills the client's wishes. One of them asked him to close his eyes for his girlfriend in a photo but didn't specify how. So, the designer relied on his imagination. However, this edit didn't add romance but certainly brought a smile.

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5. Photoshop with a hint

When a towel covers the face, it's indeed more convenient, but not for the person who has it on their head. This is the kind of hint that Fridman gave to his follower. Because people don't have to be comfortable: we either love them as they are, or we don't love them at all.

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6. Metal Thing? 

It was a perfect trolling when Fridman removed not a metal spike but the Eiffel Tower. In short: you get what you ask for. So, the designer fully complied with the request, just in his way.

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7. The most Romantic Photo You Have Ever Seen

Creative Photoshop did its job. It added a romantic touch with flowers and at the same time entertained the viewer with a passing man in the background. In any case, this picture will leave an unforgettable memory for the couple for years to come.

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8. Too Close

Wise men say, “Be careful what you wish for”. The guys wanted the designer to bring a giraffe closer to them. He did just that, but there's one 'but': it got too close, so close that it revealed more than they bargained for. The lesson learned: always specify details to avoid getting an unexpected outcome.

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9. No Bald

The girl clarified her request for photo editing, but even in this situation, Fridman didn't lose his wit. He did remove the hair on the guy's face, but there was an excess when it came to his beloved's neck. However, the hairstyle she ended up with is something to envy. There are pros in every situation.

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10. Don't be ashamed of your uniqueness

In cases like these, you realize that James Fridman didn't become popular for nothing. He not only knows how to cheer someone up but also how to instill confidence in their uniqueness. And we fully agree with him. Every person is interesting, unusual, and special. So, it's worth appreciating and loving your apparent distinctiveness.

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11. Was tired, became cheerful

If a person feels tired, they just need a little rest. And in a photo, it's easier to achieve. Fridman's life hack: just add a microphone in Photoshop to a yawning person, and you get the effect of a singer. Hopefully, the client is satisfied with the result. 

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12. Male Ideal through Fridman's Eyes

This guy worked hard in the gym to impress girls with his appearance. However, he only caught the attention of guys... So, he turned to Fridman as a last hope and asked him to get closer to the female ideal. What came out - we can already see.

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13. Creative Problem Solving

Fridman always fulfills the clients' requests. The girls asked to remove the guy over their heads. The designer approached this creatively. He removed the head - and voila, the problem disappeared. A creative approach solves everything. 

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14. Things that Make Us Superheroes

Each of us can be a superhero, and it's not necessary to wear a special costume for that. Fridman demonstrated this brilliantly in his edit. Using Photoshop, he created an image where a guy is feeding a helpless woman. A very instructive photo manipulation.

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15. Dress Length

James Fridman was tasked with a unique request to make a dress a bit longer for a client's wife who felt it was too short. The result? He removed the image of the woman from the photo and added a long dress hanging on a hanger. Explore how his distinctive approach added humor and charm to a seemingly straightforward request.

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16. Transformation

The designer effortlessly changed the color of the tie as the client requested. However, the client failed to specify that the color of the jacket should not be altered, and that's where he paid the price. Fridman is quite the joker, but it's better not to joke with him.

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17. Cheese!

A smile can be beautiful not only when you can see someone's teeth. However, the woman decided that she knew better and asked the photo expert to edit her sister's smile. The girl still smiles in the picture with a closed mouth, but now she holds a denture in her hands.

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18. Background Matters in Photos

Fridman adeptly removed the trash bin from the photo, but the litter remained, and he even scattered it. The lady received a subtle suggestion from the designer: avoid taking photos near unappealing things, and then there won't be a need for photo editing.

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19. Christmas Vibes

A very interesting photo edit by Fridman emerged. The girls are in front of a Christmas tree with a supposedly just-cooked turkey. Thanks to the playful elements added by the designer, the photo immediately came to life and filled with a festive spirit.

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20. Funny Caption

There was a humorous caption, and the whole picture became cheerful. Now, the man in a cow costume announces that he's off to enjoy some grass. Sometimes, it's very beneficial to be able to laugh at oneself. Fridman is always ready to help with that.

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21. A Spooky Twist to an Innocent Photo

In the original photo, the guy and the girl seem hesitant to hold each other's hands, creating a cute scene. However, when Fridman intervened, a Halloween vibe appeared in the picture. Perhaps the client, when using the word 'awkward' for their photo, didn't fully grasp its meaning? Well, now they've certainly noticed the difference.

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22. An Alternative to Indecent Gestures

When this guy took his photo, he probably didn't consider how his outrageous gestures would appear. Therefore, he turned to a well-known designer to rectify the situation. Now, in the photo, the guy is tying a knot. We believe that he found the new image to his liking.

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23. Updated Style

The man desired cool hairstyles for himself and his son. Without specific suggestions, Fridman relied on his imagination. Now, the son proudly showcases his father's beard on his head, while the dad can contemplate how he would look with his child's hairstyle.

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24. True Gentleman

The girl forgot to put on shoes for the photo, so she asked a well-known designer to fix it. Now, she is wearing her friend's shoes, and he, like a true gentleman, is willing to endure a bit of cold for the comfort of his friend.

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25. Bro, Your Place is in the Friendzone!

Friendzone – it's a tricky place. You can be happy when the object of your affection is close, but at the same time, it can be a bit disheartening. It's unclear from the photo if the pair are just friends or if there's something more, but with his magical touch, Fridman made everyone ponder about it.

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26. Eye to Eye

A man in a photo complained to Fridman that he didn't like the person behind him staring at his head and asked for the photo to be edited. The photo master found an original solution to this situation – he turned the client's face towards the intrusive gentleman. Now, the client can express his displeasure to the opponent without looking away.

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27. A Cool Guardian

This guy envisioned himself as a cool guardian of a serious establishment, feared by everyone around. However, the British designer had his perspective on his image. So, he created an original background with a multi-layered implication.

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28. Lady In Red

If you want something original with your photo, just write to Fridman; he won't disappoint. The girl in the red dress did it. Now, she might be bombarded with questions online like “How did your fight with the bull end?”

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29. Whimsical Suitor

Fridman professionally drops hints when followers come with strange or tactless requests. It seems the guy wasn't satisfied with his girlfriend's appearance and asked for a transformation. Without much thought, the designer found the perfect match for the dissatisfied suitor.

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30. Too Young

It may seem strange when a young man asks to make him even younger. But, as it turns out, there are always options, and Fridman proved that. It turned out very funny and instructive.

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31. Pizza solves everything

One can win a man's affection through his appetite. It seems that's exactly what the famous designer is hinting at. He added a slice of pizza to the photo and drew a smile on the man's face. After all, he knows for sure that he would react quickly to such a delicacy.

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32. Dinosaurs are already here

Beware of your desires; they can become reality. Friends imagined themselves in Jurassic Park, and Fridman imagined them as dinosaurs living there. The images turned out to be very realistic and funny. Now this photo will take a special place in the treasure trove of their memories.

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33. Goose - the winner

The guy took a photo with a goose and wished the designer to depict their fight. However, he forgot to specify who should ultimately win in this duel. So, now he has to enjoy his photo defeat.

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34. Useful wings

What kind of wings can a young girl dream of? Those that lift her to the sky, or those that nourish her body? Both the first and the second bring pleasure and positive emotions. So, Fridman chose the ones he considered the most practical. Honestly, they don't spoil the image of the young beauty at all; on the contrary, they add a touch of sophistication and emphasize her dreamy state.

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35. Love requires sacrifices

What wouldn't you do for the sake of your beloved? The girl noted that her boyfriend was concerned that he looked somewhat older in the photo. Fridman skillfully corrected this situation. Now, in the photo, he's not a young man but an older one. 

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36. When Hollywood got a little closer

Fridman likes to emphasize how important details are: in life, in photos, and in clarifications. Taking into account the wishes of the young lady, the designer brought the Hollywood sign closer to her. However, whether the girl saw everything this way when she wrote the request to the designer, one can only speculate.

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37. Safety above all

Every decision has its consequences. James Fridman not only edits photos but also reminds us of important things. In particular, with his editing of this picture, he emphasized how crucial it is to fasten the seatbelt while driving. Because on the road, safety matters more than beauty.

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38. Billiards in Nature

The original photo was a bit strange due to the interesting reaction of the woman on the right; however, the designer managed to alter it. Now, women are playing billiards in the yard, and it looks quite natural. 

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39. Round or square?

One of the most valuable things is to accept yourself as you are. This is exactly what Fridman conveyed with his editing. The young lady has a quite attractive oval face, but she thought otherwise. Now she has something to compare it with.

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40. Futuristic Funnies

This is one of the funniest transformations that a well-known designer has probably ever done. The girls wanted to accelerate their maturation and see how they would look in the distant future. Voilà - Fridman presented a fantastic version of a party for those who are...

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41. Visiting the Octopus

The fantasies of a brilliant designer know no bounds. He didn't just bring the octopus to life; he transported the girl to its natural environment – the ocean, where these colossal marine creatures of the mollusk family are most commonly found.

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42. Important Details

A detail in any unsuccessful photo can come in handy because it can always be played around with. That's exactly what Fridman did. However, now the picture looks quite comical and even philosophical. Amidst the cheerful and carefree crowd of passengers, a sweet girl is sad, and no one notices it except the photographer. 

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43. Deklein

This guy probably didn't love his branded T-shirt more than his beloved girlfriend. However, she likely had doubts. So, the designer edited the photo to make the young man understand this and, if possible, reconsider his wardrobe.

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44. Old age is closer than we think

As it turns out, aging a person can be very easy—just remove a bit of hair to create a receding hairline. Now the guy is unlikely to question what he'll look like in his later years—thanks to Fridman's ingenuity, he's seen more than he might have expected.

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45. Feel the Difference

Sometimes it's enough to swap places to feel the difference. The designer visually allowed us to assess this effect. The little monkey looks happier in the edited photo than the girl. Not surprising, as now she's not the one in the water.

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46. Mullet for Luck

Dreams are meant to come true, especially when they are simple and intriguing. The guy wished for a mullet. So now, instead of a phone in his hand, he holds the coveted fish, which he gazes at very attentively. That's how transformations like these happen.

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47. At the Edge

The original photo looks very romantic and a bit funny, with the couple sitting on the edge of a bench. It seems like as soon as the man stands up, the girl will fall immediately. At the request of the lovers, Fridman photoshopped the photo, and while it lost its atmosphere, it gained valuable insight.

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48. Without the Fishing Fuss

Why complicate things? Girls don't necessarily have to be experienced anglers. Sometimes, it's enough to treat them to their favorite delicacy, for example, sushi, to make them happy. Likely, this is exactly what the English designer wanted to convey.

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49. Plumbing Prank

In this photo, there is no groom, but there is a hose that ruins the entire atmosphere. Fridman decided to solve this problem humorously and added a plumber here. It turned out to be a great meme. 

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50. Diving into Imagination at the Waterfall's Edge

The guy wanted to have a photo very close to the waterfall, but in reality, he couldn't make it happen. However, Fridman came to the rescue: now he is not only very close to the waterfall but also bathing in its waters. As always, the British photo designer exceeds all expectations.

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