The Mark Pillai portfolio is full of images that feature models displaying natural beauty in a black and white setting, each image benefitting from an unusual stylistic addition that gives the photo an extra layer of intrigue.
The Mark Pillai portfolio features images the French photographer has shot over the years for high-powered (and priced) clients like Hugo Boss, Givenchy and H&M, each photograph exuding a sense of intimacy.
This sense of intimacy in the Mark Pillai portfolio is not manufactured. Pillai spends "an unusually long time with each model" in order to create a personal interaction with each model, a wild contrast to the traditional set up of fashion shoots where make-up artists, stylists and assistants occupy much of the room.
My favorite image in the Mark Pillai portfolio is his portrait of Beyonce. Pillai captures one of America’s biggest pop stars looking regal as an African Queen, embedding an iconic and racially-charged image in the minds of Bey’s fans in the US and abroad.
Eccentric Expression Portraits
The Mark Pillai Portfolio is Full of Beauty and Surprise
Trend Themes
1. Natural Beauty Photography - By featuring models displaying natural beauty in a black and white setting, photographers can add an extra layer of intrigue to their images.
2. Intimate Photo Shoots - Offering an intimate and personal experience to models during photoshoots can lead to capturing unique and captivating images.
3. Iconic Portraiture - Photographers who embed iconic and culturally significant imagery in their portraits have the potential to create lasting impact and influence.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Photography - Fashion photographers can leverage the trend of intimate photo shoots and natural beauty photography to create unique and captivating images for their high-powered clients.
2. Celebrity Photography - Celebrity photographers can use the trend of iconic portraiture to capture culturally significant and impactful images of their subjects.
3. Art and Museums - Art and museums can showcase the work of photographers who utilize the trends of natural beauty photography and iconic portraiture to create visually stunning and thought-provoking exhibitions.