The top August 2019 photography ideas include a number of experimental projects, quality-enhancing accessories and retro designs that offer an alternative to mobile photography.
While there are some incredibly advanced smartphone cameras on the market, as well as countless apps to enhance one's photographic skills, there's a renewed interest in charming, low-tech image-capturing devices. Some of the best examples of this are creations from custom Polaroid analog camera makers, the KODAK Mobile Film Scanner and the Alulu Camera, which sets itself apart as a sustainable instant camera that uses receipt paper for printing. A large-scale, fully functional camera and working darkroom was also set up in the UK out of a shipping container as part of a community-centered portrait project.
Top 25 Photography Innovations in August
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Ergonomic Smartphone Grip
The Lensta Grip Stabilizes Phones & is Equipped with High-Tech Features
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DSLR-Quality Smartphone Lenses
The ShiftCam 12mm Ultra Wide Aspheric Lens is Precise
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Versatile Mobile Filmmaking Mounts
The SANDMARC Film Rig Works with Smartphones and More
22
Elegant Italian Photography Bags
The Hardgraft Frame Camera Bag Carries Cameras, Lenses and More
21
Cinema-Grade Drone Camera Lenses
The Moment 'Air' Accessories are for the DJI Mavic Pro and Zoom
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Photography-Oriented Bag Capsules
MDLR & Ryan Allan Debut a New, Functional Line for Photographers
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Feature-Rich 4K Action Cams
The Mokacam 'Alpha3' Offers HDR, 4K Recording and More
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Human-Removing Photo Editing Tools
Bye Bye Camera Removes Unwanted Agents from Your Photos
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Precision Surveillance Cameras
The Fujifilm SX800 Has a 40-Times Optical Zoom Lens
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Mechanical Stabilization Action Cameras
The 'STACAM' Action Camera is Ready for Adventure Travel
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Travel-Friendly Camera Designs
The Leica V-Lux 5 Will Feature Long-Zoom Lenses
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Smartphone-Powered Film Digitizers
The KODAK Mobile Film Scanner Helps Backup Old Negatives
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Grand Canyon-Inspired Cameras
This Custom Polaroid 600 Instant Film Camera Celebrates Nature
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Compact Prosumer Cameras
The Canon PowerShot G7 X III and PowerShot G5 X Mark II are Speedy
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Receipt Paper Film Cameras
The Sustainable Alulu Camera Uses Receipt Paper for Its Film
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Shipping Container Cameras
Photographer Brendan Barry's Container Camera is Fully Functional
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Panoramic Photography Phones
The Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Offers Impressive Camera Capabilities
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Versatile Mirrorless Camera Gimbals
The DJI Ronin-SC Provides Streamlined Recording Capabilities
7
All-in-One Cloud Photo Managers
The SanDisk ibi Stores Photos from Smartphones and More
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Travel-Friendly Photography Mounts
The Peak Design Travel Tripod Has an Ultra-Compact Design Frame
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Night Camera Modes
Samsung is Releasing Dedicated Night Photography for Its Galaxy S10
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AR Video Magnets
+AUMENTA Magnets are Custom Fridge Magnets with Your Video Content
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Dynamic Prosumer Cameras
The Sony A7R IV is Outfitted with an Impressive 61MP Sensor
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Comfort-Focused Camera Bags
Alotech's New Camera Bag Was Designed for Wildlife Photographers
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Mobile Long-Exposure Photography
The Moment Pro Camera App Will Receive Increased iOS Support
Related Ideas
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
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
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
AI-Powered Movie Cameras
The CMR-M1 Transforms Footage into Fantastical Content
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Miniature Spatial Cameras
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Camera Features Two Lenses
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Half-Frame Film Cameras
The Pentax 17 Has a Magnesium Body Construction
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
Pro-Grade Creator Camera Models
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Captures Precision Footage
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Content Creator Camera Kits
The GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition Comes as Part of a Kit
Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions
The Harlowe Sol 5 Provides Versatile Light Options
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
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
Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories
The MOFT Snap Flow Keeps Pen, Paper and More on Hand
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Portable Tripod Attachments
iFootage Releases Two Tripods That Can Fit in Small Carrying Cases
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
AI-Powered Mirrorless Cameras
This Full-Frame Camera Features AI-Assisted Subject Tracking
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Compact Photo Storage Devices
The Small PhotoCube PD+ Automatically Backs Up Photos
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
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
Smartphone Photographer Bags
The SANDMARC Messenger Pro is Built with iPhone Users in Mind
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Portable Photo Storage Solutions
The PhotoCube PD+ is PhotoFast's Upgraded USB-C Photo Drive
Fashion Retailer Photography Kiosks
The Photo by Fujifilm Concession is at Primark in Manchester
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
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
Elongated Smartphone Photography Lenses
The SANDMARC Probe Lens Captures Unexpected Perspectives
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Ultra-Rugged Camera Models
The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Underwater Camera Has a TruePic VIII Processor
Wide-Angle Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera Has a Chunky Construction
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
AI-Powered eCommerce Photo Editor
iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
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
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Security-Focused Color Cameras
Canon's MS-500 Camera is Able to Capsule Color in Darkness
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Raw Mobile Photo Apps
Halide Launched 'Process Zero' for Completely Natural Photo-Taking
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
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Peach-Tonal Film Packages
Polaroid Releases a Pastel 'Peach Fuzz' Film Variation with Pantone
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Thermal Print Portable Cameras
The P-Series Thermal Print Camera by DPP is Made for Children
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
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Functionally Weatherproof Photo Gear
Long Weekend and Moment Join Forces on a Capsule
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Oversized Field Photography Backpacks
The Endurax XL Camera Backpack Holds Two Cameras and More
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
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
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Platinum-Plated Anniversary Cameras
The Leica M Edition 70 is Priced at $22.995 and Marks 70 Years
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Convertible Camera Carrying Solutions
WANDRD Launches a New Photography Travel Bag Line
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Ultra-Lightweight Photography Lenses
The Panasonic LUMIX S-E100 Has a Compact Design at CES 2024
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Camera-Compatible Phone Cases
OtterBox Has Launched Two New Case Series for the iPhone 16
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The AUGE Minimalist Fusion Has a Three-in-One Design
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
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
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur