# Grainy Underwater Portraits Photographer Maria Stromvik Captures Daunting Submerged Portraits By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-04-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-portraits References: [inspirationhut.net](http://inspirationhut.net/inspiration/beautiful-black-white-underwater-portraits-maria-stromvik/) & [mariastromvik.eu](http://www.mariastromvik.eu/) Maria Stromvik is an amateur photographer who only started doing [photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) in 2009. Stromvik grew up near the sea in southern Sweden and water has been a reoccurring theme in many of her projects. Her latest collection 'Under Water' is a series of black and white underwater photographs. The pictures in the series are all a little bit different. One of them features a snickering older woman with hundreds of bubbles filling the shot. Another shot is a crystal clear view of an almost angelic blond-haired woman. Mario Stromvik's underwater portraits are unlike other underwater photographs in that the presence of water is not what leaves an impression; instead it's the daunting facial expressions and [striking lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underwater Photography:** Opportunity to explore innovative techniques and perspectives for capturing unique underwater portraits. - **Black and White Photography:** Disruptive innovation potential in using black and white tones to create captivating and emotive underwater portraits. - **Emotive Portraits:** Opportunity to redefine underwater portraiture by focusing on conveying powerful emotions through facial expressions and lighting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovative techniques in underwater photography offer new avenues for creative expression and commercial applications. - **Art:** Artistic exploration in black and white underwater portraits can disrupt traditional visual conventions and captivate audiences. - **Fashion:** Emotive underwater portraits provide a unique opportunity for fashion brands to showcase their products in a captivating and artistic manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Rugged Underwater Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wg-80.md) - [Watercolor Stone-Based Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarel.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)