The invention of photography upended the trajectory of art history, and indeed the history of humanity as a whole, and while the April 2018 photography trends listed here don't necessarily represent that kind of seismic shift, the innovations certainly haven't diminished entirely.
With smartphone cameras becoming increasingly advanced, the traditional camera companies have had to offer dazzling capabilities in order to compete. Fujifilm's latest high-end camera, the X-H1, includes a built in image stabilization feature that maintains image quality and prevents videographers from having to stabilize their shots in post-production. Leica's new CL tackles another issue, with a much smaller body that the typical DSLR so that it isn't daunting to bring around on various adventures.
Smartphone creators won't give camera companies any slack, though. Many different companies are harnessing their AI training to make altering images easy and automatic.
Top 25 Photography Trends in April

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User-Friendly Complex Cameras
By Using Design Elements, the Lytro Lüm Hopes to Entice Novice Users

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Flexible Camera Monopods
The Fotopro Mogo is a Photography Kit That's Like a Ninja
23
Reconfigurable Shutterbug Bags
Mission Workshop's 'The Capsule' Camera Bag is Weatherproof
22
4K Vlogging Cameras
The 'Idolcam' Ensures Smooth Recording of Personal Video Blogs
21
Adventure-Oriented Camera Bags
Mountainsmith's Line of Travel Camera Bags are Made for Adventure
20
Curatorial Machine-Learning Algorithms
Google's MoMA Tool Helped Curators Sort Thousands of Images
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Photography-Focused Bag Inserts
The Boundary MK-1 Turns the Prima Pack into a Versatile Camera Bag
18
Drone-Powered Runway Shows
The Dolce & Gabbana Drone Display Shows a Unique Use of Tech in Fashion
17
High-Quality Filmmaker Kits
Nikon's D850 Filmmaker's Kit Gives New Creators Every Tool They Need
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Extremely Durable Camera Bags
The Tenba Solstice is Built with Travelers and Photographers in Mind
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Family Camcorder Apps
'Air' is Helping a New Generation of Parents Capture Home Movies
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Modernized Camcorder Devices
This Handheld Camcorder Draws Inspiration from a Retro Design
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Fully Stocked Camera Bundles
Nikon's New D850 Filmmaker's Kit Has Every Photography Necessity
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Discreet DSLR Cameras
Images from the Leica CL Can Be Wirelessly Transferred to a Mobile Phone
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8K VR Cameras
The 'Pano-S' 360-Degree Camera Captures Footage Like Never Before
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Compact HD Cube Cameras
The 'CUBE Mini' Camera Captures High-Quality Footage
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4G Dual-Lens Dash Cams
The 'Owl Cam' Records Video 24/7 and Sends it to the Cloud
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All-Black Rangefinder Cameras
Rag & Bone and Leica Made a Glow-in-the-Dark Monochrom Camera
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AI Camera Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Boasts Impressive Cameras, Wireless Charging and More
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Cartoon-Shaped Cat Cameras
The New Hello Kitty Camera by Fijufilm Prints Instant Pictures
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Smooth Gimbal-Based Action Cams
The eyyCAM Captures Smooth Footage in Rugged Conditions
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High-Performing Mirrorless Cameras
Jerry Julien Spoke with Trend Hunter About the Fujifilm X-H1
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Tapered Macro Lenses
The Laowa Ultra Macro Uses an Odd Shape to Take Close-Up Photos
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AI-Powered Photography Smartphones
The Vivo V9 Smartphone Boasts an Impressive 24MP Front Camera
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Intelligent Camera Accessories
The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI Flash Automatically Adjusts Itself
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Dedicated Content Creator Cameras
The Conceptual 'InstaPocket' Supports Social Media Users
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
Pro-Grade Photography Smartphones
The Vivo X200 Ultra Works with the Optional Photographer Kit
Portable Stabilizing Cameras
DJI's Osmo Action 4 is Great for Aspiring Photographers
Hybrid Creativity Instant Cameras
The FUJIFILM instax WIDE Evo Prints Photos and More
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Full-Frame Expansive Lens Cameras
The New Leica Q3 43 Camera Brings Forth a New Lens
AI-Powered Movie Cameras
The CMR-M1 Transforms Footage into Fantastical Content
Fashion-Branded Cameras
The Moncler Leica is Limited to Just 100 Examples
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Lightweight Mirrorless Premium Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the X-T50 APS-C Mirrorless Camera
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
AI-Enabled Smartphone Gimbals
Insta360 Debuts the Flow 2 Pro Equipped with AI Frame Tracking
Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the Latest Flagship Smartphone
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
AI-Powered Gimbals
The iSteady M7 Represents the Future of AI-Powered Mobile Filmmaking
Half-Frame Film Cameras
The Pentax 17 Has a Magnesium Body Construction
Lightweight Mirrorless Lifestyle Cameras
Fujifilm's X-M5 is a Lightweight Adventurous Camera
High-Performance Content Creator Cameras
The Canon EOS R50 V Has a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
Ultra-Durable Action Cameras
The Insta360 X5 is Waterproof to 49-Feet for Use in Aquatic Scenarios
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
Versatile Effortless Instant Cameras
FUJIFILM Adds the INSTAX MINI 41 Instant Camera to its Roster
Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones
The HOVERAir X1 Self-Flying Camera Weighs Just 125-Grams
Creative Vlog-Specific Cameras
The Sony ZV-1 II Ambitiously is Equipped with Multiple Features
Compact Mirrorless Cameras
Sony Launches the Premium 'α6700 Mirrorless Camera' in India
Compact Full-Frame Cameras
The Leica Q3 43 is Well-Suited for Different Types of Photography
AI-Powered IoT Technology
Hikvision Showcased Its AIoT Advancements and Underscored Collaboration
Revolutionary Clamshell Smartphones
The Huawei Pura X Has a Portrait Orientation and More
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Miniature Triple-Camera Phones
Oppo is Releasing the Find X8 Mini for Consumers with Size Concerns
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Highly Intuitive Mirrorless Cameras
Sigma's BF Camera Model Streamlines Content Shooting
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
AI Autofocus Mirrorless Cameras
The Sony A1 II Has a 50.1MP Full-Frame Sensor
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
Interchangeable Lens Smartphones
The Realme Interchangeable Lens Concept is Advanced
Colorful Elevated Mid-Range Smartphones
Google Presents the New Pixel 9a Smartphone
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Was Co-Engineered with Leica
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Compact Sports-Ready Cameras
GoPro Has Introduced Updates to Its Compact HERO Action Camera
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Photographer-Focused Jacket Designs
Leica and Aether Join Forces to Create the Reporter Jacket
Nostalgic Camera Designs
Polaroid Debuts the Polaroid Now and Now+ Generation 3
Flagship Professional Camera Smartphones
The Honor X50 Pro Has the Matrix AI Vision Camera
Upgraded Compact Cameras
Panasonic's New 'ZS99' Revitalizes Point-And-Shoot Photography
Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Camera Features a Four-Lens System and Autofocus
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Innovative AI-Autofocus Cameras
Canon's Two Latest Cameras Feature Eye-Controlled Focus
Field-Ready Ultra-Zoom Cameras
The Nikon Coolpix P1100 Offers 125x Optical Super-Telephoto Zoom
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
Photography MagSafe Smartphone Grips
The New Leica LUX Grip Elevates Smartphone Photography
Modular Photography Smartphone Concepts
The Xiaomi Modular Optical System Has a Detachable Lens
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
360°-Degree Action Cameras
Insta360 Launches the Flagship X5 Camera in the Philippines
Analogue-Like Digital Cameras
The Leica M11-D Has a Screen-Free Form
Smartphone-Powered Camera Processor Systems
The Ninja Phone Makes Use of Smartphone Power
Powerful AI-Powered Smartphones
Oppo Released the 'Find X8 Pro' as its Latest Flagship
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Micro 4K Video Cameras
Insta360 Debuts a New Miniature 4K Camera Complete with Find My Technology
5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras
The Nokia 360 Camera Can Livestream 8K Video and More
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Budget-Minded Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The Leica D-Lux 8 Has an Interface Inspired by its Q Line
Flippable Retro-Style Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Has a Four-Lens System for Bright Shots
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
AI-Enhanced Ovens
Signature Kitchen Suite’s Transitional Series Ovens Integrate AI Camera Tech
Imperfect Photography Celebrations
The Nonna's Cam Adds Artificial Fingers to Block Shots
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Wide-Angle Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera Has a Chunky Construction
AI-Powered Social Media Lenses
Snap Announced AI Video Lenses for Snapchat Platinum Subscribers
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Video-Focused Integrated Cooling Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V1 Captures 4K Videos and More
Lightweight Fixed-Lens Cameras
Fujifilm is Unveiling the Medium Format GFX100RF Camera
AI Pet Photography
Pet Lens AI Offers Professional Photos of Your Pet with AI Assistance
Vlog-Friendly Compact Cameras
Sony Introduces the ZV-E10 II Camera with New Upgrades
Instant Film Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 3 Was Created with Google
MagSafe Photographer-Style Grips
Leica's New LUX Grip Transforms iPhones Into Traditional Cameras
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Fast-Focus Medium-Format Camera Systems
The Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C System is Advanced
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
Smartphone Photography Editing Apps
The Adobe Photoshop App for iPhone is Available Now for Free
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Long-Range Autofucus Lenses
SIRUI's Latest Sniper Series Includes Three Lens Types
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Realistic Photography Smartphones
The HTC U23 pro Has a 108MP Main Camera
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Improved Subject-Tracking Cameras
DJI Launched a new Action-Ready Camera with High-Quality Visuals
Tactile Photography Phone Attachments
The Leica LUX Grip is Designed to Enhance Smartphone Tech
AI-Powered Action Cameras
Insta360’s Ace Pro Action Camera Utilize Leica Engineering and AI
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series
Nikon and HERLBONY Presents the Limited Z fc Series
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Freeride Brand Partnerships
GoPro Will Be Front Row and Center at the 2025 Freeride World Tour
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Platinum-Plated Anniversary Cameras
The Leica M Edition 70 is Priced at $22.995 and Marks 70 Years
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Canon Confirms the Launch of the Premium EOS R1 Camera
Color Preset-Focused Cameras
Nikon’s Z50II Introduces Better Video and a Button for Color Styles
Mirrorless 60-Megapixel Cameras
Leica Introduces the SL3 Camera with 8K Video Quality
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Fixed-Lens Digital Cameras
Fujifilm Released its 'X100VI' Following its Viral TikTok Camera
Smartphone-Focused Portrait Gallery Activations
Vivo Debuts the VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok
AI-Powered Security Systems
Ulticam Unveils Three New Camera Units with AI Capabilities
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses
Canon Introduces its Small RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens
Ultra-Lightweight Photography Lenses
The Panasonic LUMIX S-E100 Has a Compact Design at CES 2024
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Pebble-Shaped Vlogging Cameras
The kyu Camera Captures Nine-Second Videos
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Highly Advanced Camera Designs
XIMEA Pushes the Boundaries of Imaging Technology with the MX2457
Event Photo Solutions
JoyCapture Brings Disposable Camera Fun to Digital Event Guests
Long-Battery Budget Smartphones
The Vivo V50 was Developed in Collaboration with Zeiss
Minimalist Design Digital Cameras
The Sigma BF Has 230GB of Internal Storage Space