The top 2014 tech photography trends focus not on photo shoots or clever photoshopping, but on the equipment, special features and services that stood out this year.
As many people take the vast majority of their photographs on their smartphones, it makes sense that new photo editing apps are emerging everyday such as limitless photo storage apps and achromatic photography apps. While many are focused on the high-speed aspect of photography, others are opting to slow things down. like the app 1-Hour Photo. There is also no shortage of photo printing products and services including pocket-sized phone printers, mini magnetic photobooks and Timeshel's subscription-based picture printing service.
Beyond 2014 tech photography trends, the photography trend report from Trend Hunter provides a deeper analysis.
Top 65 Tech Photography Trends of 2014
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Limitless Photo Storage Apps
Trunx is a Smart Solution for Organized Photo Storage Online
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Integrated Camera Packaging
Fedrigoni Leica Uses Paper Thin Design to Combine Product with Casing
63
Water-Resistant Camera Cases
This DSLR Camera Bag by Wontancraft is Shock and Water-Proof
62
Pop-Up Photo Studios
'Lightcase' is a Portable Photo Studio that Eliminates the Need for Lighting
61
One-Man Portable Photo Studios
The Human Light Suit by Erik Schwabel Helps Capture Burning Man
60
Versatile Photography Flashes
The Flashmate Ring Camera Light Lets Photographers Get the Best Shot
59
Scooter-Inspired Point-and-Shoots
The Vespa Cam Has the Same Streamlined Design as the Moped
58
Phone Photography Optic Lenses
The Extraordinary ‘Olloclip 4-In-1’ Produces High Resol
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Hi-Tech Tangible Accessories
iWatch by Tomas Moyano Interacts Autonomously in Sync with Your Body
56
Tactile Camera Phone Cases
The Snappgrip Makes for an Even More Excellent Camera Phone Experience
55
Pocket-Sized Projectors
The Odin Projector Replaces the Average Television Screen
54
Tiny Cube Cameras
The Polaroid C3 Camera is a Hipster Version of GoPro
53
Image-Obscuring Accessories
Clouding Badge Disguises Your Photographed Appearance on Bad Hair Days
52
3D Picture Manipulation
Carnegie Mellon University Researchers Developed a 3D Photo Editing Tool
51
Sports-Recording Helicopters
The Observer Camera Hovers Over the Action to Document Your Moves
50
Selfie-Taking Discs
HISY Lets You Take Photos from a Distance at CES 2014
49
Gold-Plated Cameras
The Brikk Lux Nikon Camera is for the Wealthy Photographer
48
Pixelated Selfie Apps
The LEBLOX App Lets You Turn Your Selfies into Pixelated 3D-Printed Avatars
47
Pretty Pulp Cameras
The Paper Skin by Leica is a Pristine Limited Edition Model
46
Playful Photography Studios
This Photography Studio Design is Cute, Charming and Kid-Friendly
45
Sleek Smartphone Cameras
The Relonch Camera Offers High-Quality Images for Your Mobile
44
Festival Photographer Drones
Twitter's Dronie Snaps Sky Selfies at Cannes Lions 2014
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Innovative Navigation Cams
The Travelling Companion Panorama Camera is Optimal Tourist Technology
42
Tactile Tubular SLRs
The Autodidactic Camera Facilitates Intuitive Use Through Textured Components
41
Highly Capable Compact Cameras
The New Nikon D3300 Shoots Out All its Compitetors at CES 2014
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Palm-Sized Smartphone Printers
This Tiny Printer for Your Smartphone Makes Printing Pictures Easy
39
Automotive Rooftop Tents
The Poler LeTent Rooftop Tent Attaches to the Roof of Your Car
38
Sharp Photojournalist Knapsacks
The booq Python slimpack Works for the Needs of Digital Lifestyles
37
DSLR Smartphone Acessories
The Sony ILCE-QX1 Turns Your Smartphone into a High Tech Camera
36
High-Speed Photography Apps
The MIOPS Camera Trigger Sets the Conditions for Dynamic Photos
35
Macro Photography Accessories
The Flash Adapter by Ernest and Agnieszka Lysa Provides More Control
34
Miniature Wearable Cameras
The ParaShoot HD Luck Can Be Worn On the Go or Controlled Remotely
33
Interactive Photography Campaigns
Samsung Gives You the Chance to Become a Fashion Photographer
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Printed Photo Subscriptions
Timeshel's Picture Printing Service Helps You Document Every Moment
31
Miniature Cheese Cameras
The Chobi Cam Cheese Mini Digital Camera Gets People to Say 'Cheese!'
30
Customized Social Media Products
BLACKS Playground Features Products Made for Instagram
29
Smartphone Photography Accessories
The Moment Lens by Marc Barros Provides Slim Quality Optics
28
Sleek Contemporary DSLRs
The Lytro Illum Camera Updates the Original with a More Traditional Body
27
Panoramic Action Cameras
The Tamaggo ibi 360 Makes Panoramic Pictures and Video Fast and Easy
26
Filtered Polaroid Cameras
The Lomo’Instant Cameras Bring Back Traditional Filters and Polaroids
25
DIY Vintage Cameras
The Konstruktor F by Lomography is a Modernized Vintage Product
24
Camera-Toting Quadcopters
The Aries Blackbird X10 Captures High Quality Footage
23
Waterproof Social Media Cameras
TheQ Camera is Perfect for Taking Underwater Swimming Pictures
22
Upgraded Video Cameras
The Canon EOS C100 Mark II is Designed For Videographers
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Humongous Focus Cameras
The Canon CN20x50 Boasts a Massive Focal Length Range
20
Experimental Underwater Photography
This Unique Underwater Photo Series Uses a Scanner as a Camera
19
Achromatic Photography Apps
Lenka's Creative Photography App Goes Back to Photo Basics
18
Trekking Photographer Canes
The Trinity Two-in-One is a Multitasking Tool for the Artistic Hiker
17
Selfie Statistic Graphics
This Infographic Examines the Anatomy of a Selfie
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Photography TP Dispensers
Polaroid Tissue Playfully Masquerades as a Bathroom-Mounted Camera
15
Waterproof Social Cameras
TheQ Camera is a Colorful Option for Summer Vacations
14
Strap-On Sports Cameras
The Evoflow Camera Enables Quality Hands-Free Recording of Your Activities
13
Social Media Magnetization Apps
StickyGram Magnets Turn Digital Memories Cute Memoribilia Items
12
Power-Saving Wearable Cameras
The Wearable Ambarella Camera Records High-Quality Video
11
Pocket-Sized Phone Printers
This Portable Smartphone Printer Lets You Print Pictures on the Go
10
Mini Magnetic Photo Books
Printstagr.am TinyBooks Give Us a Tiny Look at Instagram Pictures
9
Digital Darkroom Apps
The 1-Hour Photo App Makes You Wait to See Your Smartphone Snapshots
8
Simplistic Photo-Editing Apps
The Litely Photography App Brings Editing Back to Basics
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Panoramic Camera Technology
The Bublcam Offers a 360 Degree View of Everything Around the User
6
360-Scanning Camera Mounts
The New AIMe Robotic Device Literally Does All the Work for You
5
Spherical Photo Apps
The Google Photo Sphere Camera App Lets You Take 360 Pictures
4
Control-Giving Photography Apps
Manual App Turns iPhone Cameras From Automatic to Manual Shooting
3
3D Brain Scan Art
The Neurosky is Being Used with a 3D Printer to Turn 3D Brain Scans into Art
2
Hi-Res Head-Worn Cams
At CES 2014 the Panasonic Wearable 4K Camera Records HD at Eye Level
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Wearable Photo Apps
The SeeMe App Turns Your Images into Fashionable T-Shirt Designs
Related Ideas
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Activewear-Branded Camera Concepts
This Leica x Adidas M Camera by Thiago Botelho is Analog
Hybrid Mini Instant Cameras
The INSTAX MINI EVO™ Camera Takes Photos With Different Visual Effects
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
Minimal Portable Video Cameras
Canon's Powershot V10 Experiments with Capturing Video Content
Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
The Children’s Print Camera by Koool Design is Easy to Use
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Multi-Mode Camera Drones
The 'Hover Camera X1' Drone Offers Assorted Flight & Photography Mpdes
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Monochrome Sensor Digital Cameras
Leica Unveils Its Latest M11 Monochrom Digital Camera
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Smart Technology Travel Tripods
Benro Theta is the Ideal Smart Travel Tripod for Photographers
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Professional Camera System Smartphones
The Oppo Find X6 Pro Has Three Hasselblad Camera Lenses
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Celebratory Analog Camera Collections
The Lomography Classics Cameras Celebrate 30-Years
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Functional Fashionable Camera Straps
Seam Straps Have a High-Quality, Handmade Construction
Minuscule Flagship Photography Drones
The DJI Mini 4 Pro Packs Pro-Grade Components and More
Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses
The Moment 75mm Macro Lens Offers 10-Times Magnification
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Connected Microscope Cameras
The Nikon Digital Sight 50M Monochrome Camera is High-Resolution
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
Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights
The SANDMARC Prolight Kit Comes in Two Model Choices
Monochromatic Anti-Tracking Smartphones
The Punkt MC20 Runs the Apostrophy OS
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Distortion-Free Futuristic Cameras
Raspberry Pi Unveils its New Global Shutter Camera
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
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
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
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Hybrid Person-Tracking Camera Models
The Panasonic Lumix S5II Has a Hybrid Phase-Detect System
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Digital Polaroid Cameras
Instax Unveils the 'Instax Mini 12' with Improved Features and Handling
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
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Compact Vlogging Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V10 Was Specifically Designed for Vlogging
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses
The ShiftCam LensUltra System Works with a Range of Lenses
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Physical Mobile Photography Filters
SANDMARC Cloud Diffusion Filters Elevate Mobile Photography
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
Origami-Style Smartphone Stands
The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand Sets Up in Seconds
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
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
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Lightning-Capturing Camera Accessories
The MIOPS FLEX Bolt Works with a Wide Range of 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
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
Kid-Friendly Instant Cameras
The myFirst Camera Insta Wi is a Hybrid Product with Inkless Printing
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
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
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's Brand New Instax SQ40 Has a Large Square Film
Night Photography Smartphones
The Realme 11 Pro+ Has a 200MP Main Camera and More
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Stylus-Attached Smartphones
Samsung Unveils a Look at the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Plus
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
Enhanced Mobile Photography Sensors
The Sony LYTIA 50MP Mobile Image Sensor Maximizes Capabilities
Triple Camera-Packing Smartphones
The 'Magic5 Pro' Flagship Smartphone Has a Triple Camera Array
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
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
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
AI-Powered Visual Searches
Poshmark Incorporates AI Technology for its Posh Lens Feature
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Shapeshifting Photography Tripods
The TOKQI C03 Octopus Tripod Works with Camera and Phones
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Photo Library Management
Clariphoto Helps Keep Phone Gallery's Organized to Optimize Memories
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Four-Camera Integrated Smartphones
Xiaomi Launches 13 Ultra Smartphones with Leica Cameras
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Mirrorless 60-Megapixel Cameras
Leica Introduces the SL3 Camera with 8K Video Quality
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Skin Tone-Capturing Imaging Technologies
TECNO Universal Tone Correctly Captures Skin Tone
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
Professional Presentation Cameras
The Sony PTZ Auto Framing Cameras Come in Two Models
Flagship Premium Imaging Smartphones
The Xiaomi 13 Comes in Two Model Options
Image Sensor-Upgrade Smartphones
Sony's Xperia 1 V is Elevated with a New Image Feature
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Simplified Event Photo Collection
Photo Dump Makes Receiving Guest Photos Easy
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Expanded Editing Applications
GoPro Releases the Quik Desktop App for macOS Users
Photography-Centric Smartphones
The A-X Phone is Designed with Powerful Camera Sensors
High-Performing Smartphone Cameras
The Pixel 8 Plans to Incorporate a New HDR Technique
Subject-Following Photography Features
Samsung ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace Offers Automatic Tracking
Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods
The 'Insta360 Flow' is Perfect for Immersive Filmmaking
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Notification-Silencing App Features
Instagram Debuts 'Quiet Mode' to Encourage Users to Disconnect
Next-Day Wedding Photos
Brandtique Bridal Delivers Couples' Candid Wedding Photos Within 24 Hours
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor
Immediate-Uploading Premium Cameras
RED Launches New V-Raptor Cameras with Fast Uploading
Expansive Premium Editing Apps
GoPro is Rolling Out a Desktop Editing Platform and Subscription
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur