Tilt-Shift Van Gogh. Tilt-Shift Van Gogh. The visually stunning field of tilt-shift photography became a fairly big thing in the Web a couple of years ago. It uses a special lens that gives a real-world scene the illusion of being a miniature model. You've probably seen examples by now, but if not then see the "Credits" page for links to some breathtaking examples. 50 Beautiful Examples Of Tilt-Shift Photography - Smashing Magazine.