Offering a rare glimpse into a long gone era, Ann Summa recently released her personal collection of photos from the late 70s and early 80s in Los Angeles. Focused particularly on the punk scene during that period, her black and white images are raw and gritty.
Life Lounge seems to be able to identify all the prestigious punkers in Ann Summa's photo series. Rife with them, I have to wonder if she was a photographer or a groupie.
Passed Out Punktography
Ann Summa Documents the L.A. Punk Scene in the 70s and 80s
Trend Themes
1. Analog Photography Revival - Companies can capitalize on the renewed appreciation for the unique look and feel of analog photography by offering related products and services.
2. Nostalgic Content Creation - Brands can tap into the trend of nostalgic content creation by incorporating retro themes into their marketing campaigns or creating throwback products.
3. DIY Culture - The DIY aesthetics and culture of the punk scene offer opportunities for brands to promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices and products.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can be implemented in the photography industry to improve the quality and efficiency of the analog photo processing and restoration.
2. Fashion - Fashion designers can incorporate punk-inspired styles and elements into their collections to appeal to the nostalgia-seeking consumers and create unique and edgy fashion statements.
3. Music - Music industry players can promote and support the DIY culture and modern punk scene by offering self-publishing and crowdfunding platforms and sponsoring independent music events and festivals.