# Expressive Face Portraiture Rokas Darulis Captures Beautiful Still Moments of Women By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokas-darulis References: [photodonuts](http://www.photodonuts.com/rokas-darulis) & [rokasdarulis](http://www.rokasdarulis.com/) Rokas Darulis is a photographer who has diverse range, but what caught my eye were his [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). In these set of photos he captures women with [close-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-headshot) putting emphasis on the beauty of their faces. I find it to be a refreshing approach from full body shoots that often put too much importance on clothing and not the models themselves. The models often have a serene, sexy, and extremely playful poses that make his work wonderful to look at. Have a look at these Rokas Darulis snapshots to see the inner soul of a few intriguing subjects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Close-up Portraiture:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional full body shots and focus on the beauty of the face and emotions. - **Emotive Photography:** Opportunity to capture emotion and personality in portraits and move away from standard poses. - **Playful Poses:** Opportunity to create more unique and dynamic poses, adding an element of fun and personality. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Chance to innovate in portrait photography by experimenting with new styles and techniques. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to use close-up portraiture as a way to showcase makeup, accessories, and jewelry. - **Social Media:** Potential for emotive and playful photos to go viral on social media platforms, paving the way for new trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitify-ai-portrait-studio.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md)