# Obsidian Portraits Davide Faggiano Covers Up Subjects to Capture Vulnerability By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davide-faggiano References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2009/12/08/davide-faggiano/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [davidefaggiano](http://www.davidefaggiano.com/dav/speech.html) When it comes to [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), it’s not uncommon for photographers and [makeup artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) to enhance the beauty of the person being captured. Yet, with these Davide Faggiano shots the opposite seems to be achieved. Clearly, black isn’t always flattering. Davide Faggiano uses [inky paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque-2) in order to capture a vulnerability from his subjects otherwise not visible. Interestingly, he had to cover them up to do so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vulnerability Portraiture:** Using unconventional methods such as inky paint, photographers can capture the raw vulnerability of their subjects. - **Anti-retouching Movement:** An emerging trend in photography focuses on showcasing subjects in their natural states, without enhancements or Photoshop alterations. - **Cover-up Photography:** Photographers are exploring the use of cover-ups, such as paint or fabric, to capture a unique perspective on their subjects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art Photography:** Opportunities for innovation in fine art photography include experimenting with unconventional techniques and pushing boundaries to capture unique perspectives on subjects. - **Advertising:** Advertising campaigns can stand out by embracing the anti-retouching movement and showcasing real people in their raw, unaltered states. - **Fashion:** Fashion photography can explore cover-up techniques to capture garments and accessories in unique and unexpected ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md)