By D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS
Photography is among areas that have kept advancing for years with new ways of pursing the art emerging each day. These changes have been seen to bring to life different trends, which have defined the direction photography takes within a specified period of time. There have been interesting changes introduced to the scene that many of you would like to know about, but most important is getting information about the trends to come in few months.
Therefore, D. Scott Carruthers, a photography expert and enthusiast, has been pursuing research to get information about the trends that we should expect to see in 2018. Here are top nine trends identified that you should know about.
1. Color prevails once more
Many people thought color had exited the scene, but more than ever color is back with a disruptive effect. You should expect to see more vintage styled photos that are popular for a period of time, and this is thanks to the many filters you will get on apps like Instagram. With these tools, colors are bound to make a comeback with a vibrant reality, and proof of this is the recently released visual trends by Getty Images, which points to a future of photography where there will be unconventional, bold color combinations, which are designed to ignite interest and instill excitement to the viewer.
2. Black and white
In a space where imagery dominates, black and white photography is also bound to prevail, which will focus on timeless photographs. The art of incorporating imagery with solid techniques and extreme artistic vision will come with key prevalence that there will be a lot of work accomplished in post-production to release beautifully-toned images. The trend has been in place for while and it is expected it will continued to retain effect through 2018 and beyond.
3. Real imagery (unfiltered)
Again, in a world where you can easily fix flaws using filters, people have wanted to trigger their capabilities by doing clean photos that are not filtered, and this is trend that will show up in 2018 as more photographers look for ways to produce real images that are not passed through editing apps to make adjustments. Doing photos inspired by filters makes many feel as if their capabilities are below par or not within the required standards to guarantee the production of high quality photos, and that’s why photographers are shifting to investing in quality equipment that will help them come up with good raw photos so they will not need to pass them through apps to add filters.
4. Natural design
The contrast between digital and real has continued to pick pace, and natural looks are offsetting tech-inspired styles. Many are clamoring for authentic natural design, which comes raw and made with no sharp tech-driven edges. Expect to see more rich patters that are timeless, including things like tree rings and marble swirls. There is a lot of focus on nature and expressing it as it is through photography.
5. White texture
The clamor for this kind of photography has seen an increase of searches by 482 percent since early 2017. When a 3D-feel is added to the trend, it can be sharp and intricate, reflecting the patterns seen most in nature. It comes as the embodiment of minimalism and offers a bold backdrop to other designs. It comes as a useful way to add calm backgrounds while creating interfaces that require less noise both in the background and on other task areas.
6. Global view
With the world getting more connected, it has become smaller and now people can share and borrow ideas from each other regardless of where they are situated across the world. Content creators can now capture scenes and share with a wider audience, and this has seen the networking among photographers across the world broaden. It is expected this trend will proceed to offer a wider allowance for upcoming photographers to have expert assistance more than ever before, which could see a huge improvement in quality as more people will readily access the support they need to polish their skills at the art of photography.
7. Tropical
You could as well enjoy the best of both worlds by embracing tropical photography. VR came with much more possibility to simulate different effects that are in the technological world, but with digital photography, it has become much easier to pursue tropical methods of photography. Many of the tools coming to the market are equipped with assistant software that ensures while doing tropical shots you are give lighting effects that match your preferences.
8. Vivid color
Vivid color is as well expected to make a significant comeback. Early signs have shown a shift in photography to focus on smartphone photography that comes with photo editing software. It is now easier to use different filters while personalizing snapshots. Expect bold and colorful tones laced with high contrast in 2018.
9. Movement and emotion
People are also demanding for things they can relate with, so many photographers are gradually shifting to serving the needs of the audience by incorporating emotions and movement in photos. Therefore, many of the photos you will see in 2018 will be backed by a theme under a topic meant to address a certain group of the audience regarding a key issue noted. This comes at an interesting period when photography seems to have taken a leap further due to better technological features.
For more on D. Scott Carruthers’ work visit www.carruthersphoto.com.