# Wild Surf Photography This Water Photo Series Captures Kids Taking on the Ocean By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-photo-series References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/05/photographer-captures-touching-portraits-children-brave-wild-seascape/) & [kristiannekoch](http://www.kristiannekoch.com/PERSONAL-PROJECTS/rite-of-water/1/thumbs/) This super sweet and playful water photo series shows us the innocence and excitement of children and their interactions with the vast ocean. Using a mix of shots, from direct to underwater, California-based photographer Kristianne Koch captures her kids playing and exploring the sea in her water photo series 'Rite of Water.' The kids seem to be unafraid of the tide and [crashing waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave) as they carelessly frolic in the sun, unhindered by the moody ocean under their mothers' watchful eyes. The series is shot at San Clemente and Dana Point and beautifully captures her kids taking on the ravenous sea in her creative series that is compromised of 17 diptychs. The photographer tries to portray how kids and adults take on life -- using the waves and wild surf in this case. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Water Play:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative water toys or interactive experiences for children to enhance their playtime in the ocean. - **Underwater Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new and affordable underwater photography equipment or accessories to capture stunning images of people interacting with the sea. - **Ocean Adventure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design immersive and educational experiences that allow both kids and adults to explore and interact with the ocean in a safe and exciting way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Water Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative water toys or interactive experiences for children to enhance their playtime in the ocean. - **Photography Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new and affordable underwater photography equipment or accessories to capture stunning images of people interacting with the sea. - **Adventure Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design immersive and educational experiences that allow both kids and adults to explore and interact with the ocean in a safe and exciting way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Kid-Focused Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-kids.md) - [Global Surf Video Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swell-diary.md) - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md)