Shutterstock has published a
infographic on The Top Trends Shaping The Future Of Imagery. Photographers looking to produce the kind of imagery customers want to buy may want to make note of these trends outlined by Keren Sachs, Director of Content Development at Shutterstock and Offset.
1 – Mobile Photography – Perfect photographs from your phone. Now anyone can take high-quality images and share them in seconds.
2 – Crowdsourced Photojournalism – The right place at the right time. Captured by eyewitnesses, these are the moments that define a news story.
3 – Drone Photography – Aerial images made easy. As they enter the mainstream drones offer a new perspective on the world.
4 – Daily Stories – Elevating the everyday. A visual diary, as popularized by Snapchat and Instagram.
5 – 360 degree Photography – Seeing the complete picture. Immersive images that can be explored from every angle.
6 – Contextual Images – Unposed and unfiltered. With natural lighting and relatable situations, these are snapshots of everyday life.
7 – Hand-crafted – The personal touch in a digital world. Quirky illustrations and vectors, with a hand-drawn aesthetic
8 – High ISO Images – High-quality in low light. Advanced image sensor technology produces sharper images, even in poor light.
9 – Hyperreality – Bringing imagination to life. Fantasy merges with reality thanks to sophisticated editing software
10 - Street Style – a celebration of individual style. Candid moments that prove fashion doesn’t have to be perfection.
For more photos, illustrations and vectors that represent these changing world imagery trends see
here.
From now until the end of the year, Shutterstock will be investigating each of these image trends in individual articles. You can already learn about two of the trends mentioned in:
The Secrets of Street Style Photography and
Tips On Filming People with Drones.
If you want to see more articles by Keren Sachs check out this
link.