# Alluring Parisian Portraiture Constantin Mashinskiy Will Photograph 365 Parisians in a Year By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/365-parisians References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/constantin-mashinskiy-365-parisians) & [work.constantinus.ru](http://work.constantinus.ru/) Constantin Mashinskiy has been pounding the pavement, looking for subjects to photograph for his latest project, titled '365 Parisians.' The Russian-born art director has challenged himself to take [one portrait a day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) for the next year. Eventually, he will have amassed 365 of these [stunning, black-and-white images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) of the city's inhabitants. Paris' romantic cobblestone streets and winding alleys are beautifully depicted in black-and-white, as are the interesting faces staring back at us. While the usual suspects -- elegantly dressed gentlemen, mysterious women all in black, studious-looking academics -- are present, the series proves the iconic city's residents to be much more diverse than we might imagine. The series, which is evocative of [classic street photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour), is both powerful and intimate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Street Photography Renaissance:** The '365 Parisians' project by Constantin Mashinskiy demonstrates the growing interest and appreciation for street photography as a powerful and intimate art form. - **Daily Photo Challenges:** The concept of taking one portrait a day, as seen in '365 Parisians,' presents a trend of artists challenging themselves to create new work on a daily basis. - **Embracing Diversity:** Mashinskiy's project highlights the trend of celebrating and promoting diversity in art, showcasing the diverse faces and stories of the inhabitants of Paris. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The '365 Parisians' project opens up opportunities for photographers to explore the genre of street photography and capture the beauty and diversity of their own cities. - **Art and Design:** The trend of daily challenges like '365 Parisians' provides inspiration for artists and designers to explore new styles and approaches to their work. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Projects like '365 Parisians' have the potential to attract tourists and enhance the image of a city or destination by showcasing its diverse and captivating inhabitants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Luxurious Ephemeral Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sho-shibuya.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamp-x-constantin-riant.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-1.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-parisian-experiences.md)