Ulric Collette is a photographer and graphic designer who explores family connections in a unique way. His series, Genetic Portraits, combines photos of relatives to show how they look alike. What started as a fun experiment with his son has grown into a striking collection of images.

By carefully blending photos, Ulric highlights surprising similarities and differences between family members. From parents and children to siblings and grandparents, his portraits make us think about how genetics shapes the way we look.

More info: Instagram | geneticportraits.ca

This post may include affiliate links.

#1

Grandmother/Granddaughter: Ginette, 61 And Ismaëlle, 12

Woman with side-by-side genetic portrait showing half gray hair and half brown hair, illustrating strong family DNA traits.

geneticportraits Report

Final score:
35points
POST
el_bali avatar
Mari
Mari
Community Member
1 year ago

Both very good looking!

8
8points
reply
View more comments
RELATED:
    #2

    Son/Mother: Renaud, 17 And Madineg, 41

    Close-up portrait of a young person with braided hair, illustrating diverse family DNA traits in a genetic portrait series.
    Close-up portrait of a young person with braided hair, illustrating diverse family DNA traits in a genetic portrait series.
    Close-up portrait of a young person with braided hair, illustrating diverse family DNA traits in a genetic portrait series.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    28points
    POST
    el_bali avatar
    Mari
    Mari
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Her son is almost an exact kopie!

    3
    3points
    reply
    #3

    Brothers: Éric, 39 And Dany, 31

    Portrait of a man showing unique curly hair and beard, illustrating strong family DNA in side-by-side genetic portraits.
    Portrait of a man showing unique curly hair and beard, illustrating strong family DNA in side-by-side genetic portraits.
    Portrait of a man showing unique curly hair and beard, illustrating strong family DNA in side-by-side genetic portraits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    26points
    POST
    waihi avatar
    My O My
    My O My
    Community Member
    Premium     1 year ago

    Even wearing the same style beard

    3
    3points
    reply
    View more comments
    #4

    Sisters: Catherine, 26 And Véronique, 32

    Woman with long brown hair and natural makeup, shown in a genetic portrait highlighting family DNA similarities.
    Woman with long brown hair and natural makeup, shown in a genetic portrait highlighting family DNA similarities.
    Woman with long brown hair and natural makeup, shown in a genetic portrait highlighting family DNA similarities.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    23points
    POST
    el_bali avatar
    Mari
    Mari
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Only differtent eyes

    6
    6points
    reply
    View more comments
    #5

    Son/Mother: Ludwig, 33 And Laurence, 59

    Half of a man's face combined with half of a woman's face illustrating strong family DNA and genetic portraits side-by-side.
    Half of a man's face combined with half of a woman's face illustrating strong family DNA and genetic portraits side-by-side.
    Half of a man's face combined with half of a woman's face illustrating strong family DNA and genetic portraits side-by-side.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    20points
    POST
    wendyhamilton avatar
    Wendy Hamilton
    Wendy Hamilton
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Wow!!!

    3
    3points
    reply
    #6

    Brothers: Francis, 37 And Jérome, 39

    Close-up portrait of a man showcasing genetic features highlighting the strong family DNA connection in side-by-side portraits.
    Close-up portrait of a man showcasing genetic features highlighting the strong family DNA connection in side-by-side portraits.
    Close-up portrait of a man showcasing genetic features highlighting the strong family DNA connection in side-by-side portraits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    20points
    POST
    el_bali avatar
    Mari
    Mari
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Little differences in the lips and ears but very alike!

    4
    4points
    reply
    #7

    Daughter/Mother: Marilène, 35 And Réjeane, 64

    Half-portrait of a woman showing a genetic portrait with one side aged and the other side youthful, illustrating family DNA traits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    19points
    POST
    #8

    Brother/Sister: Nathan, 22 And Ismaëlle, 23

    Half male, half female face portrait illustrating strong family DNA in genetic portraits of family members.
    Half male, half female face portrait illustrating strong family DNA in genetic portraits of family members.
    Half male, half female face portrait illustrating strong family DNA in genetic portraits of family members.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    19points
    POST
    el_bali avatar
    Mari
    Mari
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    The same but just a bit more female.

    1
    1point
    reply
    View more comments
    #9

    Cousins: Ulric, 34 And Justine, 34

    Side-by-side genetic portrait showing two family members with strong family DNA similarities and distinct facial features.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    19points
    POST
    ggus44 avatar
    ggus44
    ggus44
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Cousins? 👀

    4
    4points
    reply
    #10

    Son/Father: Ulric, 45 And Denis, 77

    A side-by-side genetic portrait showing strong family DNA through distinct facial features and hair color differences.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    18points
    POST
    ingosauer avatar
    Reemerger
    Reemerger
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    ~Ray Stevenson and Anthony Hopkins

    9
    9points
    reply
    #11

    Daughter/Mother: Judith, 25 And Suzanne, 51

    Woman with half black and half brown hair, depicting a genetic portrait highlighting strong family DNA traits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    17points
    POST
    diem_khanhgmx_net avatar
    Happy_Pandalover
    Happy_Pandalover
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Who is who?

    -1
    -1point
    reply
    View more comments
    #12

    Daugther/Mother: Sophea, 37 And Sophal, 62

    Portrait of a woman showing the strong family DNA connection in a side-by-side genetic comparison concept.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    16points
    POST
    #13

    Father/Son: Claude, 54 And Benoit, 23

    Portrait showing side-by-side comparison of family members highlighting the strong resemblance in family DNA traits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    16points
    POST
    #14

    Sisters: Sam, 15 And Maxim, 16

    Young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes looking straight at the camera in a genetic portrait showing family DNA traits.
    Young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes looking straight at the camera in a genetic portrait showing family DNA traits.
    Young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes looking straight at the camera in a genetic portrait showing family DNA traits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    14points
    POST
    #15

    Sisters: Amélie, 42 And Catherine, 35

    Woman with short dark hair and hoop earrings in a close-up portrait highlighting family DNA resemblance.
    Woman with short dark hair and hoop earrings in a close-up portrait highlighting family DNA resemblance.
    Woman with short dark hair and hoop earrings in a close-up portrait highlighting family DNA resemblance.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    14points
    POST
    el_bali avatar
    Mari
    Mari
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Lovely!

    0
    0points
    reply
    #16

    Daugther/Mother: Pascale And Ghislaine

    Woman showing side-by-side genetic portrait with two different hair colors illustrating strong family DNA traits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    13points
    POST
    #17

    Twins: Laurence And Christine, 25

    Young woman with expressive eyes and natural look, illustrating family DNA resemblance in genetic portraits concept.
    Young woman with expressive eyes and natural look, illustrating family DNA resemblance in genetic portraits concept.
    Young woman with expressive eyes and natural look, illustrating family DNA resemblance in genetic portraits concept.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    13points
    POST
    el_bali avatar
    Mari
    Mari
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    To the twin sister who puts on make-up: no need for make-up, you are so beautiful and younger looking without!

    View more comments
    #18

    Sister/Brother: Pascale, 45 And David, 36

    Person with long brown hair and a faint beard, posing against a plain background illustrating strong family DNA traits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    12points
    POST
    zkvanpatten avatar
    Zara VP
    Zara VP
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Reminds me of Venus Van Dam

    1
    1point
    reply
    #19

    Sisters: Justine, 34 And Émilie, 36

    Woman with half blonde, half dark brown hair and mismatched eyes, illustrating strong family DNA traits in a genetic portrait.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    11points
    POST
    #20

    Twins: Christine And Laurence, 25

    Woman showing two different facial expressions side-by-side, illustrating strong family DNA in a genetic portrait comparison.
    Woman showing two different facial expressions side-by-side, illustrating strong family DNA in a genetic portrait comparison.
    Woman showing two different facial expressions side-by-side, illustrating strong family DNA in a genetic portrait comparison.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    10points
    POST
    #21

    Father/Daugther: Hâm, 64 And Sophea, 37

    Portrait of a person with half gray and half black hair, illustrating strong family DNA in genetic portraits.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    9points
    POST
    #22

    Son/Father: Nathan, 22 And Ulric, 45

    Portrait of a man with half his face younger and the other half older, illustrating strong family DNA traits side-by-side.
    Portrait of a man with half his face younger and the other half older, illustrating strong family DNA traits side-by-side.
    Portrait of a man with half his face younger and the other half older, illustrating strong family DNA traits side-by-side.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    9points
    POST
    #23

    Daugther/Father: Ismaëlle, 23 And Ulric, 45

    Side-by-side genetic portrait showing family DNA traits with distinct facial features and different hair styles on each half.
    Side-by-side genetic portrait showing family DNA traits with distinct facial features and different hair styles on each half.
    Side-by-side genetic portrait showing family DNA traits with distinct facial features and different hair styles on each half.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    9points
    POST
    #24

    Mother/Daugther : Mireille, 37 And Juliette, 14

    Close-up portrait of a young woman with long hair, showcasing strong family DNA in a genetic portrait style.

    geneticportraits Report

    Final score:
    8points
    POST
    Get more Bored Panda on Google See our stories first in Search and Discover
    Prefer us in Search Follow on Discover