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Mobile Photography Infographics

This Chart Illustrates the Rise of Phone Photographers Globaly

— July 31, 2014 — Social Media
This mobile photography infographic illustrates the growing fad and explores the statistics of the global hobby. When compared to the first cell phone photo ever taken in 1997, today's Nokia Lumia 41 megapixel camera phone makes SLR devices a thing of the past.

Because of their quality cameras, smartphones are replacing traditional photography tools and have spawned a generation of mobile photographers with 21% residing in North America. This concentration of phone photographers is the highest in the world and is highly influenced by photo-based social network Instagram.

Due to Instagram's real-time appeal, photographers have replaced the time-consuming photo process with a three step ritual that includes snapping, editing and sharing. This phenomenon is inspiring camera manufacturers to create social media-integrated devices modeled after smartphones that offer an all-in one mobile and camera gadget for users.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Photography - The trend of high-quality mobile cameras is replacing traditional photography tools, creating opportunities for innovative camera manufacturers and mobile photo editing apps.
2. Rise of Phone Photographers - The growing number of mobile photographers around the world is driving the demand for mobile photography accessories and innovative technologies.
3. Social Media-integrated Cameras - The popularity of Instagram has led to the creation of social media-integrated cameras that offer an all-in-one mobile and camera gadget for users, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in camera manufacturing and social media platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Industry - As smartphones become the primary tool for photography, smartphone manufacturers have opportunities to innovate by creating devices with high-quality cameras and photo-editing features.
2. Photography Equipment Industry - The rise of mobile photography creates challenges and opportunities for traditional camera manufacturers, who can develop social media-integrated devices or focus on high-end professional cameras for niche markets.
3. Mobile Photo Editing Apps Industry - As more people use mobile devices for photography, the demand for mobile photo editing apps increases, providing opportunities for app developers to create innovative products that offer unique and accessible editing tools.
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