Photography Pros Predict Return to Film, Decay, Colorful Photos in 2017 and Beyond
What makes a great photo? It’s true that being in the right place at the right time undoubtedly offers the opportunity to frame the shot and click the shutter to capture a fleeting moment forever. The thing is, you need the eye to know that what you were seeing would make a great photo in the first place. Are you in the best possible place to take the picture? Is the background too busy? Is there ample or unique lighting that’s also fleeting? By seeking out the best website for photographers, those already comfortable behind the camera will see, learn and employ new styles that they can incorporate on their next shoot. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the hottest photography trends of 2017 in hopes of inspiring you for your next adventure.
1) Suburbia: America is not what it was a decade ago and certainly worlds away from economic prosperity not seen in generations. With that in mind, U.S. photographers roamed this great land in search of the American Dream to find the best examples of decay. While this was a strong trend in 2016, Format magazine expects it to continue as rent in art-centric cities like New York and Los Angeles reaches “impossibly high” levels, driving young photographers back to the nest they once left.
2) Living color: After years of pre-fabricated fade, bursting colors are back on the scene. The backseat status was due to the proliferation of “readymade” editing applications included with Instagram, according to Contrastly online magazine. However, the article predicts that 2017 would see a reemergence of “bold, unconventional color combinations,” according to a Getty Images visual trends report.
3) Last grasp: There once was a time when everyone wasn’t a photographer. It took time and skill to learn how to shoot film cameras – not to mention develop the fruits of your labor. Industry experts expect a resurgence of the film format for photography as those who love their craft go back to their roots. If cassette tapes can make a comeback, what on Earth is stopping these classic cameras from falling into our hands once again?