The August 2017 photography trends are reflective of technological developments as a whole.
Cards and drives can hold more data on smaller spaces than ever before, and one of the results of that straightforward technological development is an increasing degree of focus on the field of photography. More data ultimately led to cloud systems for data storage, and that, coupled with increased internet bandwidth around the world, means that it's easier than ever to share (and thus to see) high quality photos. The photography industry is booming, and the August 2017 photography trends reflect that.
Part of the result of an inundation of photography is that people strive for ways to stand out from the herd. Ironically, apps have subsequently arisen that intentionally make users' pictures look older, not newer. The 'Bricks' app turns ones pictures into heavily pixelated arrays of color, while the 'Gudak' app applies a realistic-looking disposable camera filter.
Top 30 Photography Trends in August
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360-Degree Selfie Devices
The Wefie Camera is Like a Technology-Infused Selfie Stick
29
Multi-Lens Smartphone Cases
The Ztylus Switch 6 iPhone Lens System Enables Crisp Photography
28
Tilt-Shift Photography Cameras
The Bonzart Ampel Camera Turns Scenery into Fantastical Artwork
27
Drone Photography Books
'Dronescapes: The New Aerial Photography' Features Bird's Eye Views
26
Authentic Disposable Camera Apps
The Gudak App Mimics Everything About Disposable Cameras
25
Photography Brand Security Cameras
The Polaroid Hoop is a Simplified Home Security Camera
24
Adventurous Photography Extensions
The Mustsee Chrome Extension Gives Users Travel Photographs
23
Macro Photography Smartphone Bands
The 'Easy-Macro' Macro Photography Lens Slips onto Your Device
22
Prismatic Smartphone Camera Lenses
The Trippy Clip 'Pryzma' Creates Ethereal Snapshots
21
Pixelated Photo Filters
The Bricks App Turns iPhone Photos into 8-Bit Images
20
360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
Motorola Has Unveiled a 360-Degree Moto Mod Camera
19
Professional Headshot Services
HireClub Headshots are Tailored to Get People the Job
18
360-Degree Photography Apps
'Lookabout' is a Community for Sharing Immersive Panoramic Photos
17
AR Photography Apps
'Lumyer' Adds Animated Augmented Reality Effects to Photos
16
Friend-Sourced Travel Itineraries
'dipp' Smart Travel Guide Uses Friends' Photos to Plan Your Trip
15
Autofocus DSLR Lenses
The Citograph 35mm Lens Doesn't Require Focusing to Use
14
3D-Enabling Camera Cases
The Vitrima Lens Turns the GoPro into a 3D Recording Device
13
Eatery Photography Events
CHOP5 Salad Kitchen Launched a Photo-Taking Event for Influencers
12
Social Media Palette Generators
'MyInstaPalette' Helps Users Find Their Most-Used Instagram Colors
11
Digital HD Artwork Displays
The Meural Display Canvas Brings Your Favorite Artwork to Your Walls
10
Facial Recognition Tickets
Bristol Robotics Lab is Developing the Future of Ticketing in the UK
9
AI Photography Curators
The VSCO App is Introducing the Artificially Intelligent 'Ava'
8
Machined Aluminum 4K Cameras
The Leica TL2 Camera Boasts an Impressive Body and Specs
7
Automated Photography-Sharing Bots
Photerloo Labels Images with Keywords for Easier Sharing
6
Magnetic Photo Holders
Swapsnap Effortlessly Displays Pictures on Walls Without Nails
5
Extreme Sports Drones
The Airdog 2 is Designed for Photographing and Filming Extreme Sports
4
Dating App Photo Raters
The Fire for Tinder App Lets You Know Which Photos Get the Most Matches
3
Photo-Censoring Apps
The 'Redacted' App Lets You Share an Image with Censoring
2
Social Camera Brand Apps
The GoPro 'QuikStories' App Lets You Create Beautiful Video Clips
1
Absurd Anniversary Videos
The Nikon Oz Music Video Celebrates the Camera Company's 100th Birthday
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Dedicated Content Creator Cameras
The Conceptual 'InstaPocket' Supports Social Media Users
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
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
User-Repairable Smartphones
Google is Making its Pixel Devices Easier to Repair by End Users
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
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
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
AI-Powered Photography Studios
Nextech3D.AI Secures Marmi Stone as Its First Customer
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
AI-Powered Visual Content Generators
Designs.ai Recently Debuted the Revolutionary AI Design Tool
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
AI-Powered Editing Tools
Photoshop is Enhancing its Capabilities with New and Robust AI Tools
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Refined Minimalist Smartphones
The Sharp AQUOS R9 Features On-Device Generative AI
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
AI Photo Generators
Hippist AI Creates Stunning, Custom Product Photography in Minutes
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
Interchangeable Lens Smartphones
The Realme Interchangeable Lens Concept is Advanced
AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs
The PixelMug Provides Displays Weather Updates & Lets Users Play Games
Display-Equipped Item Trackers
The 'PhotoTag' Tracks Items for Up to 10 Months Per Charge
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Compact Photo Storage Devices
The Small PhotoCube PD+ Automatically Backs Up Photos
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Nostalgic Camera Designs
Polaroid Debuts the Polaroid Now and Now+ Generation 3
Rapid Photo Visualizers
Life Minute Photos Allows Viewers to Visualize 10,000 Photos in One Minute
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
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
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Field-Ready Ultra-Zoom Cameras
The Nikon Coolpix P1100 Offers 125x Optical Super-Telephoto Zoom
Snapchat Super Bowl Filters
The NFL x Snapchat Creator Program Debuts Ahead of the Big Game
Photo-Centric Decentralized Medias
Bluesky's 'Flashes' Offers Instagram-Like Features
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
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
Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps
The Apple Final Cut Camera App Offers Ample Adjustment Features
Smartphone-Powered Camera Processor Systems
The Ninja Phone Makes Use of Smartphone Power
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Imperfect Photography Celebrations
The Nonna's Cam Adds Artificial Fingers to Block Shots
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
AI Stock Photo Databases
Lummi Offers a Diverse Collection of AI Stock Photos Curated by Artists
Midrange AI Productivity Smartphones
The Google Pixel 8a is Powered by the Tensor G3 Processor
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
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
AI Photography Robots
GENCY PB Automates Over 90% of the Commercial Photography Process
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
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
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
AI-Powered eCommerce Photo Editor
iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
AI-Powered Editing Tools
Picsart Unveils the New 'Smart Background' Feature for Editors
Photo Animation Tools
a1.art Animates Photos and Transforms Them Into Story-Like Visuals
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
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
AI-Powered High-Res Editing Tools
Adobe Introduces the VideoGigaGAN Tool to Reconstruct Images
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
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
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Raw Mobile Photo Apps
Halide Launched 'Process Zero' for Completely Natural Photo-Taking
AI Pet Photography
Pet Lens AI Offers Professional Photos of Your Pet with AI Assistance
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
AI Photo Enhancers
Eppic Enhances and Restores Photos with Advanced AI Features
Realistic Image Generators
RealPhotoAI Generates Realistic Photos with AI Using Your Photos
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
AI Product Photography
Humufy Generates High-Quality Product Photos Instantly Using AI Technology
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Skin Tone-Matching Photography Technologies
TECNO's Latest Imaging Technology is Inclusive
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Sunset-Sharing Apps
Sunshare is a Tool for Sharing Sunset Photography Around the Globe
AI Avatar Creation Tools
Pix Me! Transforms Your Photo into a Unique Avatar with Individuality
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
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
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Group Face Blurring Tools
Blur Faces Offers a Seamless Solution for Public privacy
AI Image Generators
Magicshot AI Photo Generator Turns Your Imagination into Stunning Visuals
Colour Palette-Capturing Apps
Colors Capture Pro Turns Surroundings Into Palettes for Projects
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
Time-Lapse Creation Tools
With PhotoJourney, Users Easily Create Time-Lapse Videos from Photos
Smartphone-Focused Portrait Gallery Activations
Vivo Debuts the VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok
Photo Enhancement Tools
Picsify Quickly Enhances Your Old and Low-Quality Photos in Seconds
Grid Photography Tools
Griddr. Helps You Capture Better Photos with Customizable Grids and Tips
AI Background Generators
Generatebg Helps People Produce High-Quality Images
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
AI Portrait Generators
PicStudio.AI Creates Professional Portraits From Selfies For Social Media
Nature-Inspired Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9a Will Offer More Than 30-Hours of Battery Life
Image-To-Poetry Generators
The Data Poets Turns Images into Poetic Expressions
Photo-Enhancing AI Tools
PhotoRater Boosts Photo Quality By Providing Instant Feedback
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Simplified Event Photo Collection
Photo Dump Makes Receiving Guest Photos Easy
Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
AI Dating Photos
Dating Photo AI Creates Professional Photos to Boost Your Matches
Event Photo Solutions
JoyCapture Brings Disposable Camera Fun to Digital Event Guests
Car Recognition Tools
CarSnap Identifies Cars in Photos and Get Detailed Info Instantly
Profile Photo Enhancers
Dating Photo AI Boosts Your Dating App Matches with Optimized Photos
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Minimalist Design Digital Cameras
The Sigma BF Has 230GB of Internal Storage Space
Photo Library Management
Clariphoto Helps Keep Phone Gallery's Organized to Optimize Memories
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
External Photo-Taking Features
Google Unveils a New Child-Focused Feature for Photo Taking
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Digital Photo Booth Experiences
Pixely is a Tool That Can Elevate Any Social Occasion
AI-Powered Digital Eraser Tools
Adobe Announces the Generative Remove AI Tool for Editing
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal
Machine Learning Face Blurring
Blur Faces Helps Protect People's Identities in Photos