# Encrypted Photo Apps The Reporter Camera App Keeps Your Pictures Private in a Digital Vault By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-01-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reporter-camera References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/01/30/apps-shryne-thumbly/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id1037713368?mt=8) If you are concerned with [online privacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-controls), Reporter Camera is the photography app you need in your arsenal. Equipped with the first secure camera, the iOS app has an advanced gestures-based camera with the best [picture encryption tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-it-50) to keep your snaps private and away from curious eyes. You can even personalize your photos by adding a signature. In many ways Reporter Camera is like other camera apps with a variety of controls, editing features and filter options. Its Vault function is what really sets it apart, which stores your captures in a separate gallery independent of your Camera Roll or photos folder. This gallery is only accessible with a pin code. You can also hide existing pictures by sharing them with the smartphone application. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Encrypted Photography:** The development of camera apps with built-in encryption functionality represents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to introduce new secure photography products and services. - **Private Photo Management:** The demand for photo management apps that offer heightened privacy protections presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for entrepreneurs. - **Gesture-based Camera Tools:** The emergence of gesture-based camera features in camera apps offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs to explore new and intuitive ways to interact with photographic technologies. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** The rise of encrypted photo apps creates opportunities for entrepreneurs skilled in app development to create new products and services that prioritize user privacy and security. - **Photography Services:** The need for secure photography services and products presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs in the photography industry to explore new avenues for innovation and growth. - **Cybersecurity:** The development of advanced encryption technologies in camera apps represents a potential area of disruption and growth for entrepreneurs specializing in cybersecurity and data protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Privacy-Focused Diary Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterflow-diary.md) - [Photo Redaction Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camouflage-for-ios.md) - [Private Photo Storage Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-photo-storage.md) - [Private Photo Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory.md) - [Personal Data Vaults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-my-pocket.md) - [Encrypted File Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m11p.md) - [Power-Unlocking Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-camera-app.md) - [Private Video Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-sharing1.md) - [Private Social Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-app.md)