Top 30 Photography Trends in February

From 360-Degree Neckbands to Futuristic Streaming Sunglasses

While its true that one can take a picture if they want it to last longer, the February 2018 photography trends show that technology is changing rapidly — in other words, a picture might not last as long as was once assumed. With advancements in photography, picture formats are changing at a blistering pace, let alone the different media through which people now consume images in general.

One of the common threads throughout the February 2018 photography trends is the rise of life-logging. Portended by the rise of vlogging and even constant updates on Instagrams, life-logging simply takes the next step and broadcasts every single second of people's daily lives. Several different companies have released special cameras designed for this type of use, such as neck-worn 360-degree camera and even HD cameras embedded directly into stylish sunglasses.

SCORE
5.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 69%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%
Reborn Iconic Film Cameras
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Tech
Reborn Iconic Film Cameras
Stabilized Selfie Sticks
CATEGORY
Tech
Stabilized Selfie Sticks
Photographer-Protecting Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
Photographer-Protecting Platforms
Portable Wireless Gimbals
CATEGORY
Tech
Portable Wireless Gimbals
Perfected Selfie Smartphones
CATEGORY
Tech
Perfected Selfie Smartphones
Neckband 360-Degree Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Neckband 360-Degree Cameras
Analog Anniversary Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Analog Anniversary Cameras
Photographer-Trained AI Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Photographer-Trained AI Cameras
Noise-Reducing Camera Drones
CATEGORY
Tech
Noise-Reducing Camera Drones
Pattern-Changing 3D Prints
CATEGORY
Tech
Pattern-Changing 3D Prints
Retro-Inspired Video Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Retro-Inspired Video Cameras
8K 360-Degree Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
8K 360-Degree Cameras
Bespoke 3D-Printed Gold
CATEGORY
Fashion
Bespoke 3D-Printed Gold
Flat Camera Lenses
CATEGORY
Tech
Flat Camera Lenses
Real-Time Processing 3D Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Real-Time Processing 3D Cameras
Multi-Camera Livestreaming Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Multi-Camera Livestreaming Apps
Detachable Indoor Cameras
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Art & Design
Detachable Indoor Cameras
Portable Performance Drones
CATEGORY
Tech
Portable Performance Drones
Sealed Silicone Lens Caps
CATEGORY
Tech
Sealed Silicone Lens Caps
Futuristic Streaming Sunglasses
CATEGORY
Fashion
Futuristic Streaming Sunglasses
4K Camera Marine Drones
CATEGORY
Tech
4K Camera Marine Drones
Decaying Social Media Art
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Decaying Social Media Art
Wearable 3D Content Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Wearable 3D Content Cameras
Constantly Recording Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Constantly Recording Cameras
Second Generation Selfie Drones
CATEGORY
Tech
Second Generation Selfie Drones
360-Degree Neckband Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
360-Degree Neckband Cameras
Selfie Ball Party Cameras
CATEGORY
Tech
Selfie Ball Party Cameras
Luxurious Fashiontech Editorials
CATEGORY
Luxury
Luxurious Fashiontech Editorials
Miniature Vehicle Dash Cameras
CATEGORY
Autos
Miniature Vehicle Dash Cameras
Transforming Autonomous Photography Drones
CATEGORY
Tech
Transforming Autonomous Photography Drones

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