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
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Elegant Italian Photography Bags
The Hardgraft Frame Camera Bag Carries Cameras, Lenses and More
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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
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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
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
Hybrid Creativity Instant Cameras
The FUJIFILM instax WIDE Evo Prints Photos and More
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
Full-Frame Expansive Lens Cameras
The New Leica Q3 43 Camera Brings Forth a New Lens
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Colorful Elevated Mid-Range Smartphones
Google Presents the New Pixel 9a Smartphone
AI-Powered Movie Cameras
The CMR-M1 Transforms Footage into Fantastical Content
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
Tactile Photography Phone Attachments
The Leica LUX Grip is Designed to Enhance Smartphone Tech
Photographer-Inspired Photo Apps
The Leica LUX App is Launching the Artist Looks Filter Effects
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
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions
The Harlowe Sol 5 Provides Versatile Light Options
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
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
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
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments
Belkin Presents the Stage PowerGrip During CES 2025
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Three-in-One Smartphone Vlogging Devices
The 'MagMirror' Puts a Screen on the Rear of a Smartphone
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
Content Creator Camera Kits
The GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition Comes as Part of a Kit
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
Interchangeable Lens Smartphones
The Realme Interchangeable Lens Concept is Advanced
Hybrid Triple-Lens Cameras
The AMKOV F3B Expertly Captures Photos and Videos
Display-Equipped Item Trackers
The 'PhotoTag' Tracks Items for Up to 10 Months Per Charge
Versatile Effortless Instant Cameras
FUJIFILM Adds the INSTAX MINI 41 Instant Camera to its Roster
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
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
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
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
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
Upgraded Compact Cameras
Panasonic's New 'ZS99' Revitalizes Point-And-Shoot Photography
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
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
Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Camera Features a Four-Lens System and Autofocus
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
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
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
5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras
The Nokia 360 Camera Can Livestream 8K Video and More
Flippable Retro-Style Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Has a Four-Lens System for Bright Shots
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
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
Smartphone Gimbal Attachments
Buddiesman Presents the Snappy Mobile Attachment Tool
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 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
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Instant Film Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 3 Was Created with Google
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
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
AI-Powered eCommerce Photo Editor
iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
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
AI Travel Photography
Epic AI Travel Photos Creates Stunning Photos of Popular Destinations
Smartphone Photography Editing Apps
The Adobe Photoshop App for iPhone is Available Now for Free
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
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Pebble-Shaped Effortless Cameras
Matsuura Yasuaki Designs the kyu Camera
360°-Degree Action Cameras
Insta360 Launches the Flagship X5 Camera in the Philippines
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
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
Functionally Weatherproof Photo Gear
Long Weekend and Moment Join Forces on a Capsule
Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras
'Ricoh' Partnered with 'nTop' to Optimize its Theta Camera
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
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
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
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Smartphone-Focused Portrait Gallery Activations
Vivo Debuts the VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok
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
Camera-Compatible Phone Cases
OtterBox Has Launched Two New Case Series for the iPhone 16
Ergonomic Solo Shooting Cameras
Semin Park and Seona Jeong Design the CLIPS camera
Pebble-Shaped Vlogging Cameras
The kyu Camera Captures Nine-Second Videos
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Nature-Inspired Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9a Will Offer More Than 30-Hours of Battery Life
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The AUGE Minimalist Fusion Has a Three-in-One Design
Magsafe-Enabled Smartphone Lights
Godox's MA5R Boasts Versatile Functions at $50
Event Photo Solutions
JoyCapture Brings Disposable Camera Fun to Digital Event Guests
Minimalist Design Digital Cameras
The Sigma BF Has 230GB of Internal Storage Space
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
Photo Display Tools
InstantPhoto Lets You Pin Memories as Polaroid Stickers on Your Desktop