# Desolate Abode Captures The Abandoned Building Photographs by Cari Ann Wayman are Intimate By Cody Turner | Published 2012-08-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cari-ann-wayman References: [thefoxisblack](http://www.thefoxisblack.com/2012/08/21/beautiful-photographs-by-cari-ann-wayman/) & [cariwayman](http://www.cariwayman.com/) Cari Ann Wayman is a young photographer out of Northern Illinois that has been taking some amazing [Abandoned Building photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-horns). Despite being only 23 years old, Wayman has a very good eye for capturing buildings and artifacts that have been left behind and forgotten. She is not only a great photographer, but also an explorer. She often puts herself in the photographs, creating some amazing [self portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that draw the attention to this girl who stands out -- almost lost -- amidst the rubble. These bleak and almost haunting captures showcase some rooms that have wallpaper falling from their walls and giant indoor pools that instantly capture your attention. I really enjoy how she has documented the [left behind objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assemblage-7-lost-and-found-ii) in the former home, like the typewriter or the notebook with the locket. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Building Photography:** The trend of capturing intimate photos of abandoned buildings creates opportunities for photography and tourism businesses - **Urban Exploration:** The trend of exploring abandoned places could create opportunity for adventure tourism and security consulting services - **Reclamation Art:** The trend of using abandoned objects to make art creates opportunities for entrepreneurs in the art industry ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photography businesses can leverage the trend of abandoned building photography to expand their services and reach new clients - **Tourism:** The trend of urban exploration could create opportunities for adventure tourism companies to offer new and unique experiences to travelers - **Art:** Entrepreneurs in the art industry can take advantage of the reclamation art trend to create unique and environmentally conscious products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Modern Ruin-Inspired Californian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romick-house.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Rustic Cultural Architectural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-house.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md)