French born, NYC based photographer Romain Laurent has managed to bring an element of artistry and class to the humble gif. Beginning last September, Laurent set himself a personal challenge to create a looped animated portrait every week, something he says is a low-pressure way to test out different ideas free from restrictions or expectations. While there is no linking thread between each of the portraits, the randomness of each one is what brings this project to life. You can head to Laurent’s Tumblr to check out the series in full and keep updated on the weekly installments of gif goodness.

Adriana Barro