# Vintage Beach Photography Joni Sternbach's 'Abandoned Surfland' is Powerfully Moving By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abandoned-surfland References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2010/08/02/abandoned-surfland-photography-by-joni-sternbach/) & [jonisternbach](http://www.jonisternbach.com/) There is something extraordinarily beautiful about the 'Abandoned Surfland' [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) by Joni Sternbach. Artistically documenting [Long Island surfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swell-diary) in Montauk’s Ditch Plains, Sternbach has created a [vintage-treated collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova) that is almost too nostalgic for words. Thankfully, you can peruse the gallery to properly digest each powerful image. Strangely enough, I would have never have thought surfing as such a powerful subject. Through photographer Joni Sternbach's eyes, however, it is, and 'Abandoned Surfland' is proof of that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry by offering vintage-inspired photo filters and editing tools. - **Nostalgic Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by creating a platform that connects artists specializing in nostalgic aesthetics with a target audience. - **Documentary Style:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the filmmaking industry by producing documentaries that capture the essence of forgotten or abandoned subcultures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry by creating vintage-themed photography studios or offering specialized retro-inspired photoshoots. - **Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by developing a virtual reality experience that allows users to explore and interact with nostalgic art pieces. - **Film:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the film industry by introducing a streaming platform dedicated to showcasing documentaries focused on niche cultural phenomena. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Retro Surf-Nostalgic Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-sea.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Documentary Photography Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition.md)