# Striking Face Paint Photography This Stunning Portrait Photography Series is Elegant By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-05-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-photography References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2013/05/capstone-beauty-by-brian-huynh/) & [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/05/17/capstone-beauty-brian-huynh/) Photographer and digital artist Brian Huynh has a female-focused [portrait photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio) called 'Capstone Beauty.' The make-up in these elegant femme-fatale photographs ranges from subtle to war paint-inspired, which creates intrigue. These gorgeous and unusual captures feature black and red shades of make-up. One of these lovely shots is done in the style of a side profile picture and the model is wearing stripped black and red paint over her eyes like a small mask. Another shot features a model whose face is half-covered in red powder, looking almost like a blood smear. The most interesting of these stunning pictures shows a woman covered in black paint except for one diagonal strip across her face. These glamorous [face paint photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-essential-sets) photos show a peculiar kind of beauty that is anything but boring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Face Paint Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive augmented reality face paint applications for virtual makeup try-on experiences. - **Female-focused Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create AI-powered image editing software specifically designed for enhancing female portraits and creating artistic effects. - **Unconventional Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a subscription-based beauty box service that offers unique and daring makeup products for customers who seek unconventional beauty experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile app that connects professional photographers with clients who want unique and creative photoshoot experiences. - **Makeup:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of eco-friendly and sustainable face paint and makeup products to cater to the growing demand for ethical beauty options. - **Digital Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a blockchain-based platform for digital artists to sell and authenticate their artwork, providing a secure and transparent marketplace for collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [All-Asian Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybelline-face-the-difference.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Elegant Pressed Finishing Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-finishing-powder.md)