# Radical Culturetography Marco Bolognesi Takes Stunning Portraits By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-bolognesi References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/Marco-Bolognesi-is-a-thinker.aspx) & [marcobolognesi](http://www.marcobolognesi.co.uk) It’s amazing the power that [costume makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) can have in a photoshoot, particularly those found in Marco Bolognesi’s portfolio. The [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), which would probably have been appreciated without the cosmetics due to the photographer's obvious talent, of women decked out in stylized cultural garb are stunning. Born in Bologna and based in London, Marco Bolognesi is not only a photographer, but also a filmmaker, illustrator and [installation artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exodus-exhibition). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Costume Makeup Photography:** Opportunity to explore creative and visually impactful photography by incorporating costume makeup techniques in portraits. - **Cultural Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by merging different cultural fashion elements to create unique and captivating images. - **Multidisciplinary Artistic Expression:** Opportunity to combine various art forms like photography, filmmaking, illustration, and installation art to create immersive and boundary-pushing experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Incorporating costume makeup and cultural fashion in photography can attract a new audience and offer unique services. - **Fashion and Cosmetics:** Collaboration between fashion designers and makeup artists to create culturally-inspired looks could lead to innovative products and collections. - **Arts and Entertainment:** Exploring multidisciplinary artistic expression can result in immersive exhibitions, installations, and performances that push boundaries and attract diverse audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md)