Sick and tired of conventional photography practices? Here are 8 of the latest trends in photography.
During the last ten years, the camera as well as photography practices have changed. In the days gone by, only trained professionals with the right equipment would take photography as a full-time job. Nowadays, technology has made things easy, and photography has become a user-friendly endeavor. With a high-quality camera at your disposal, one can easily use photography as a mode of expressionism without resorting to a costly professional photographer.
Nowadays there are more photos than there ever were. Research shows that during the past few years, there has been more data usage than there has ever been. A lot of it has to do with the sheer amount of photos that are clicked daily. Let’s explore some of the latest trends in photography.
- Selfie
One of the most popular trends in modern-day photography is selfie. The job has become even easier with the advent of the selfie stick. This instrument allows a single user to capture an entire group, without seeking help from a professional.
- Panorama 360
Taking pictures with your hand can sometimes result in unsteadiness. That is where the panorama shot can be a game-changer. As the name suggests, the panorama shot captures the 360 degrees view of an entire location. The panorama shot comes in handy when you are trying to capture a natural scenery or even a large-scale corporate event, or a tradeshow.
- Using Smart Gadgets as Cameras
Phones, tablets and similar gadgets used for photography serve as the perfect competitors to the old school camera. The built-in cameras in smartphones and tablets come with specs that allow you to add comprehensive detailing to your captured photos, making them perfect for online posting.
- HDR Photos
Another recent trend in most photographer circles is HDR photography. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and it adds to the intrinsic brightness of a photo, which is closer to the human eye. HDR photos are more prominent and appealing to the eye.
- Macro Photography
Macro photography is a valuable new technique used by people with a penchant for nature, science and outdoors in general. With enhanced camera technology and picture quality, macro photography allows you to take close up images of plants, animals, insects, and birds. Depending upon how adventurous you are, with macro photography, you can be as creative as you want to be.
- Retro-Style
The world may have transitioned from black and white to sepia, but the clarity of modern photos has allowed people to take photos classically. Retro style photos are beautiful, classy and add variety to otherwise hackneyed photos that you click every day.
- Drones
The latest addition to the list of modern photography tools is drones. The drone can be used perfectly to capture large scale events like weddings, as much as they can be used for casual shots. These tools are becoming increasingly popular in real estate businesses, and allow estate agents to take a bird’s eye view of the properties they plan on selling.
- Point and Shoot DSLRs
The big and hefty DSLR cameras are now being replaced by their smaller descendants, which are light, handy, and just as effective. These small cameras are becoming increasingly popular among professionals and hobbyists.
The possibilities in photography are endless. It is up to you how far you are willing to go. So stay experimental, and keep raising the bar, one step at a time.
