# Record Collector Photography Eilon Paz Photographs Beloved Vinyl Collections for Dust & Grooves By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-grooves References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/photography-eilon-paz) & [dustandgrooves](http://www.dustandgrooves.com/) Dust & Grooves is an amazing online archive featuring [photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions) of [record collectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-house) taken and curated by Eilon Paz. Far from looking staged or generic (think nostalgic dad-rock photos), the images are exultant, joyful and, in some cases, even surprising. Being a record collector himself, Paz understands the thrill of scouring [dusty vinyl shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samra-origins-vinyl-caf) to find the perfect addition. Through his search, Paz has encountered other like-minded record enthusiasts. Inspired, he decided to photograph and interview them, in what eventually became a series of approximately 130 people. The collection includes Italy's Alessandro Benedetti, who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of vinyl. Ultimately, Paz has amassed a collection of collectors, and he's not quite done looking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vinyl Revival:** The growing popularity of vinyl records presents opportunities for innovative technologies and platforms that cater to record collectors. - **Niche Photography:** The trend of photographing and documenting niche hobbies and collections creates opportunities for specialized photographers to cater to specific enthusiast communities. - **Community-driven Archiving:** The rise of online archives and curated platforms like Dust & Grooves highlights the potential for community-driven archiving projects that celebrate and preserve unique collections and interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Retail:** Retailers in the music industry can explore opportunities to leverage the vinyl revival trend and create unique experiences for record collectors. - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in documenting niche hobbies and collections can find a lucrative market catering to enthusiast communities and their desire to showcase their passion. - **Online Archiving:** Entrepreneurs and developers can capitalize on the demand for community-driven archiving platforms by creating online platforms that enable collectors to showcase and preserve their valuable collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [Analog-to-Digital Vinyl Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-capture-workstation.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Modernist Record Collection Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneoptic-rpm.md) - [Vinyl Storage Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-toneoptic-rpm.md) - [Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-boxset.md) - [Café Jazz Heritage Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazz-kissa.md) - [Vinyl Listening Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spun-it.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md)