Photography helps us to remember, and with the September 2017 photography trends, there are plenty of new and inventive ways to record and store those memories. A moment in time is transient, and if one takes a picture, it'll last longer. The trends listed here help people to do so.
Rather than photography equipment and apps geared toward professionals, the September 2017 trends skew toward consumers. Social media has changed how people engage with photography, and the dictates of social platforms continue to guide photography software and hardware. On the software front, LikelyAI is a new machine learning system that can look through users pictures and decide which one will perform best online. Hardware-wise, the AMIR lens attaches to smartphones to turn their cameras into HD devices.
Top 25 Photography Trends in September
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Mini Social Media Cameras
The Conceptual Snapchat 'Snapshot' Offers Impressive Functionalities
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Discreet Live-Streaming Necklaces
Ubiquiti's Frontrow Can Capture All of Life's Precious Moments
23
Crystal Photography Accessories
'Lensball' is a Spherical Crystal That Flips Images Upside Down
22
Attachable Smartphone Lights
This Mini Phone Attachment Creates the Perfect Selfie Lighting
21
4G 360-Degree Dash Cams
The Waylens 'Secure360' Car Security Camera Captures All Angles
20
3D Plastic Surgery Projections
VECTRA Shows What a Procedure Will Look Like on an Individual
19
Cloud-Connected Wearable Cameras
The Shonin 'Streamcam' Wearable Security Camera Documents Action
18
HD Camera Phone Attachments
The AMIR is a Smartphone-Fitted Lens That Will Improve Your Photos
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Connected Eyeglass Experiences
The Snapbots at Westfield Encourage Trials of Snap's Spectacles
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Wireless Endoscopic Cameras
The Depstech WiFi Endoscope Shows Footage on Your Smartphone
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Senior VR Travel Campaigns
This Virtual Reality Travel Project Fulfilled Seniors' Travel Goals
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Hexagonal Photography Aerial Vehicles
The 'Chuck' Drone Autonomously Captures Your Experiences
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Predictive Social Media Aids
'LikelyAI' Will Predict the Popularity of Your Instagram Posts
12
Cephalopod Smartphone Mounts
The 'Tenikle' Smartphone Camera Mounts Keep Gear Secure
11
Digital LEGO Cameras
This Functioning Camera is Made from Bright Building Blocks
10
Portable Baby Monitoring Cameras
The 'TOTOKAN' Wireless Baby Monitor Keeps an Eye on Youngsters
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Retro Video Apps
The OLDV App Lets You Shoot Video Straight Out of the 1980s
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High-Speed Dashboard Cameras
The 'Waylens' Horizon Camera was Built for the Adrenaline Junkie
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Social Media Content Recyclers
'TimeMachine' Lets Instagram Users Recycle Content for Stories
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Dual-Recording Flagship Phones
The New Nokia 8 is the First Device to Record 'Bothies'
5
Humanoid Sign Language Robots
This 3D-Printed Robotic Arm Can Convert Text to Sign Language
4
Wireless Control Camera Mounts
The Edelkrone 'SurfaceONE' Motion Control System is Multifunctional
3
Sanitation-Monitoring Cameras
This AI-Powered Camera Knows If One's Hands Have Been Washed or Not
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Dedicated Selfie Mirrors
RIKI Skinny Mirror Has a Built-In Clip for One's Smartphone
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Android Camera Brand Devices
These Polaroid Smart Devices are Available Exclusively in Mexico
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Immersive Camera Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Smartphone Features Enhanced Features
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Conference Call AR Lenses
Microsoft Team Integrates Snapchat AR Lenses to its Video Chat Feature
AI-Powered HDR Dash Cams
The 70mai Dash Cam 4K A810 Has a Sony Starvis 2 Sensor
High-End Imaging Action Cams
The QooCam 3 Captures 360-Degree Videos at 5.7K Resolution
Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras
The Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera is Feature-Rich
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
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
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
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
Monochrome Sensor Digital Cameras
Leica Unveils Its Latest M11 Monochrom Digital Camera
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Hyperrealistic AI Selfies
Reface Added a Hyperrealistic AI Selfie Tool to its 'Reface' Service
Professional Camera System Smartphones
The Oppo Find X6 Pro Has Three Hasselblad Camera Lenses
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
High-End Full-Frame Camera Models
The Leica Q3 Has a BSI-CMOS Sensor and More
Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses
The Moment 75mm Macro Lens Offers 10-Times Magnification
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
AI-Enhanced Dating Apps
Tinder is Adding AI Photo Selection to Improve User Swipe Rates
Connected Microscope Cameras
The Nikon Digital Sight 50M Monochrome Camera is High-Resolution
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series
Emilio Alarcón Develops a New Series of Photos Using MidJourney
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
Compact Photo Storage Devices
The Small PhotoCube PD+ Automatically Backs Up Photos
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
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Smart Indoor Cameras
EZVIZ C6 is the Perfect Camera to Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Pets
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
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
AI Headshot Generators
Airbrush Studio Can Create Professional Headshots from Selfies
AI-Powered Dash Cams
Nextbase Launches the New AI-Based Smart Dash Cam as Driver Guardian
Hybrid Person-Tracking Camera Models
The Panasonic Lumix S5II Has a Hybrid Phase-Detect System
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
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
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
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Compact Vlogging Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V10 Was Specifically Designed for Vlogging
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Subject-Tracking 4K Cameras
Canon's 'EOS R8' Camera Can Accurately Detect Faces & Movement
AI-Powered Editing Tools
Picsart Unveils the New 'Smart Background' Feature for Editors
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
AI-Generated Lensless Cameras
Bjørn Karmann Designs the New AI-Based Paragraphica Camera
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras
The Duo Camera by Dami Seo and Taeyang Kim Separates Features
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
Life-Logging Digital Journals
The Apple Journal Life Tracker Was Unveiled at WWDC 2023
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
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
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
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
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Image-Enhancing AI Apps
MyHeritage Introduces the Reimagine App for AI-Powered Image Editing
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
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
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
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
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Enhanced Mobile Photography Sensors
The Sony LYTIA 50MP Mobile Image Sensor Maximizes Capabilities
Home Surveillance Safety Cameras
Phillips Unveils Hue Secure Cameras to Join its Range
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
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
Mirrorless Interchangeable Cameras
Canon Unveils the New Affordable EOS R100 Camera
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
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
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Hyper High-Resolution Cameras
The 'Big Sky' Camera System Allows For Ultra-Immersive Experiences
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
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
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
Portable Action Cameras
GoPro Releases the New Hero 12 Black with an Extended Battery Life
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Digital AI-Generated Art
Picsart's New SketchAI App is Transforming Images into Digital Artwork
Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Sony Released the 'A7C II' and 'A7C R' High-End Cameras
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
Image Sensor-Upgrade Smartphones
Sony's Xperia 1 V is Elevated with a New Image Feature
AI-Powered Webcams
OBSBOT Announces Its Latest Tiny 2 PTZ Webcam
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Ultra-Lightweight Photography Lenses
The Panasonic LUMIX S-E100 Has a Compact Design at CES 2024
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Influencer-Focused Compact Cameras
Sony Electronics Unveils Its New ZV-E1 for Video Creators
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
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
Simplified Event Photo Collection
Photo Dump Makes Receiving Guest Photos Easy
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
Engaging AI Object Recognition
Snap a Picture and Picurious Will Turn It into a Learning Moment
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur
Immediate-Uploading Premium Cameras
RED Launches New V-Raptor Cameras with Fast Uploading
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal