These May 2015 tech photography innovations indicate what's new when it comes to the technical aspects of photography, from new camera design to picture printing services.
Action-oriented cameras and camera equipment is on the rise, focusing on durable design and weather-proof features. This could mean the camera is particularly portable and compact, is loaded with sensors or is even able to stream the action. Other new developments are keeping drones in mind, making them more compatible with the robot technology.
The selfie continues to reign, with joke auto installments, wristband selfie stick attachments and front-facing phone cases.
Whether you are are a photographer looking for the latest upgrades, an artist trying to incorporate new techniques or even a marketer curious about the photography industry, these insights and May 2015 tech photography ideas will be informative.
Top 30 Tech Photography Trends in May
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Cinematic Action Shot Kits
The Joby Action Jib Kit Lets You Capture Cinematic Action Shots
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Retro 4K Cameras
The Nikon 1 J5 Has Been Given a Retro Makeover
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Interactive Street Theatrics
This Astounding Theater Project by Xtnt Mirrors Google Street View
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Light Graffiti Photography
Inspired Light by Patrick Rochon Transforms Infiniti Vehicles
26
Vintage Digital Collages
These Digital Collage Illustrations by Laurindo Feliciano Are Timeless
25
Selfie Camera-Equipped Vehicles
The Honda Selfie Car May or May Not Be an April Fool's Day Joke
24
Double Exposure Editorials
The Black Rainbow x Nike Photo Spread Features Sporty Layered Images
23
Wearable Action Cameras
The Panasonic HX-A1 is a Durable and Compact Wearable Camera
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Leashed Camera Drones
Fotokite is Controlled Using a Dog Leash-Like Mechanism
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Wristband Selfie Sticks
The Pop Stick is a Selfie Stick That Rolls Around Your Wrist
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Upgraded 4K Cameras
The Canon EOS C300 Mark II Has Internal 4K Recording
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Indie Film Cameras
The Canon XC10 is Perfect For Independent Filmmakers
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Compact Drone Cameras
The Phase One iXU 180 is a Block-Shaped Compact Drone Camera
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Compact Travel Cameras
The Sony HX90 Compact Camera Packs a Surprisingly Large Lens
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Emotion-Recognizing Advertising Platforms
Virool's Video Ad Tracking Software Monitors Reactions
15
Streaming Action Cam Transmitters
The GoPro HeroCast Transmitter Live-Streams HD Footage
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Selfie-Eliminating Apps
The Groopic App Ensures Everyone Gets into the Picture
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Printed Social Media Keepsakes
365 Days in Print Helps You Create a Beautiful Facebook Journal
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Drone-Friendly Cameras
The Micro Cinema Camera is Perfect For Aerial Video
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Self-Powered Video Camera
This Prototype Camera is Powered By Light From the Images it Captures
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Millennium-Long Photographs
Jonathon Keats's Ultraslow Shots Won't Be Ready Until 3015
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Glamorous Selfie Phones
The Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 Combines Style and Technology
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Sensor-Packed Action Cameras
The Garmin Virb XE Lets You Display Data Atop Your Action Videos
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Connective Camera Mounts
The Camlet Mount Lets You Connect Your Camera to Your Mobile Device
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Data-Displaying Action Cameras
The Garmin Virb X Can Display Data On Top Of Your Video Footage
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Split-Screen Photo Apps
WeSnap Allows Users to Take and Share Amazing Split Photographs
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Object-Detecting Smartphone Cameras
The Unispectral Camera Uses Hyperspectral Imaging
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Anonymous Photo-Sharing Apps
The Rol App Lets You Send Photos to 3 Strangers from Around the World
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Weather-Resistant Cameras
The Pentax K-3 II Blends Durability and High Picture Quality
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Weatherproof Camera Stabilizers
The StabCam is Designed to Stabilize GoPro Cameras
Related Ideas
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
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
Portable Stabilizing Cameras
DJI's Osmo Action 4 is Great for Aspiring Photographers
High-End Imaging Action Cams
The QooCam 3 Captures 360-Degree Videos at 5.7K Resolution
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras
The Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera is Feature-Rich
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
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
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
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Advanced AI-Enabled Action Cams
The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Features a Pro Imaging Chip and More
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
Lightweight Mirrorless Lifestyle Cameras
Fujifilm's X-M5 is a Lightweight Adventurous Camera
AI-Powered IoT Technology
Hikvision Showcased Its AIoT Advancements and Underscored Collaboration
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
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
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
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Content Creator Camera Kits
The GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition Comes as Part of a Kit
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
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
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
Minuscule Flagship Photography Drones
The DJI Mini 4 Pro Packs Pro-Grade Components and More
Lightweight Agility Camera Drones
The DJI Air 3 is Equipped with Two Cameras
Pocket-Sized Gimbal Cameras
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Captures 4K Footage and More
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
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
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
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
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
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
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
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
Micro 4K Video Cameras
Insta360 Debuts a New Miniature 4K Camera Complete with Find My Technology
Field-Ready AI-Powered Cameras
TheSony α6700 Has the 26MP Exmor R Sensor
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
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
AI-Enhanced Ovens
Signature Kitchen Suite’s Transitional Series Ovens Integrate AI Camera Tech
Smartphone Gimbal Attachments
Buddiesman Presents the Snappy Mobile Attachment Tool
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Ultra-Rugged Camera Models
The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Underwater Camera Has a TruePic VIII Processor
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras
The Duo Camera by Dami Seo and Taeyang Kim Separates Features
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
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Vlog-Friendly Compact Cameras
Sony Introduces the ZV-E10 II Camera with New Upgrades
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
Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers
The Canon IVY 2 Features ZINK Technology and More
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 5G Has a 50MP Selfie Lens for 4K Videos
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
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
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
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
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Ergonomic Smartphone Photography Controllers
The SWISS RIG Bresson Elevates Smartphone Videography
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
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras
'Ricoh' Partnered with 'nTop' to Optimize its Theta Camera
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
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Miniature Action Wireless Cameras
The Insta360 Go 3 is an Action Camera with a Display Feature
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
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
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
Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Canon Confirms the Launch of the Premium EOS R1 Camera
Portable Action Cameras
GoPro Releases the New Hero 12 Black with an Extended Battery Life
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
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
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Automatic Tracking Smartphone Gimbals
Insta360 Introduces the Flow Pro Smartphone Gimbals
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Masterful Photography Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 5 V Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Subject-Following Photography Features
Samsung ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace Offers Automatic Tracking
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
External Photo-Taking Features
Google Unveils a New Child-Focused Feature for Photo Taking
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur