Digital photography has already reached unparalleled heights in just the past ten years and it continues to evolve especially with the advent of technological innovations that keep pushing the envelope. Still, the essence of photography is in capturing the moment and preserving memories. Now, the ease by which these special memories can be shared with other people through social media platforms is encouraging many to join the ever-expanding army of amateur photographers and photojournalists.
There are numerous opportunities for growth especially with the release of smart phones that are equipped with better camera technology, which suggests that pocket cameras are indeed the wave of the future. Let's take a look at some of the trends in digital photography that has trickled down from the previous year to the first quarter of 2014.
First of all, it is worth reiterating the trend that mentioned earlier -the increasing availability of lightweight and compact imaging processing platforms such as smartphones. But that is only the beginning. Tablets are also capable of taking high resolution still images and video, and in addition they can utilize hundreds of different apps designed to edit, modify and render effects on the images taken. All these activities may be done using just one device. That's indeed a far cry from the time when editing requires a program that can only be accessed and implemented using a computer system with certain specifications. Moreover, managing photo libraries can now be done in the cloud using mobile technology. Even professional photographers are doing their editing on the iPad and similar technology given the amazing array of display and editing options available, especially when they are on the move.
Another dominant trend, which can also be attributed to technological innovations in digital photography, is the lightening equipment load of photographers. It's not just that cameras are getting more compact and more lightweight. It is now possible for a photographer to carry around less equipment and get the same high quality results if they would bring a couple of DSLRs, a handful of lenses, and other traditional accessories and equipment associated with photography. These days, a photographer's load can consists of one compact camera, a tripod, and an all-in-one zoom lens and they still produce excellent results.
This may be the 21st century and color photography is the gold standard especially since printing technology has advanced to a level that produces vivid and life-like photographs on paper. However, black and white photography is still here, and there's no indication that it will ever go away. This art is the chosen niche of some of the best digital photographers around. The challenges can be very difficult to surmount, particularly in terms of controlling tonal values, and that is probably where the attraction to this format lies. Even amateur photographers are trying their hands on black and white photography because of the unique charm and sense of elegance that black & white photos project.
There is one more trend that is worth mentioning. Photographers are now maintaining their own websites and in recent years, they have fully realized the importance of optimizing their sites and opt for a responsive design. People who are looking for photographers are browsing the Internet and a photographer who does not have a website will definitely lose potential customers to the competition.
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