'Water Wigs' Photography Project By Tim Tadder Is Truly Remarkable

These 'Water Wigs' Portraits Will Blow Your Mind
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Professional photographer Tim Tadder has a unique slant on the traditional idea of a headwear - he uses balloons and a high-speed camera to create 'Water Wigs'.

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The technical challenges of the shoot are substantial.

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Each shot requires complete darkness so that the camera flash illuminates the water in the way Tadder requires.

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The camera is triggered by a microphone at the moment the balloon bursts.

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