# Retro Underwater Photography These Retro Photos Have Been Altered to Look Like They're Underwater By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-photos References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/06/14/mohawk-project-staudinger-franke/) & [staudinger-franke](http://www.staudinger-franke.com/) These delightful retro photos by 'Staudinger + Franke' have been manipulated to look as though they are set deep under water. These fun, ship-frolicking photos feature men and women rocking [old school nautical attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid), from bathing suits to dresses and sailor hats. These fantastic sea-focused captures include shots of men brawling and arm wrestling, women deep sea tanning and there are even a few romantic underwater shots. These handsome guys and gals are surrounded by schools of fish as they playfully run about on this seemingly sunken ship. There's a lot of stripped clothing featured in these fantastic retro photos. There are also polka dot heavy outfits and a whole lot of men wearing white. These vintage nautical themed looks are extremely cute. These underwater fun photos portray care free [mermaid like characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe) whimsically dancing about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Underwater Retro Aesthetic:** There's an opportunity to create a product or service that combines retro aesthetics with underwater imagery. - **Vintage Nautical Fashion:** There's an opportunity to introduce retro nautical fashion into the mainstream using similar imagery and themes. - **Whimsical Mermaid Vibes:** There's an opportunity to tap into the trend of mermaid aesthetics and create a product or service that incorporates a whimsical underwater vibe. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can use this concept and create a unique style of photography that combines retro and underwater themes. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can use this concept to create vintage nautical lines or incorporate retro nautical elements into modern designs. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create a line of retro nautical themed decor or incorporate whimsical mermaid elements into home design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Nautical Themed Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Swimwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop.md) - [Retro Surf-Nostalgic Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-sea.md) - [Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md)