What is trendy to photograph in 2021
Published: 03.09.2021
Since cameras in smartphones have allowed users to take high-quality photos, photography has been experiencing a real boom. Many platforms have emerged for displaying photos, and social networks dictate trends in photography. It is not necessary to constantly chase after trends and blindly copy them. A professional photographer should have their own style, which is different from mass market and sets them apart from everyone else. Moreover, fashion is very changeable. If before, photos with the bride on the palm of the hand and selfies with pouted lips were popular, now it is considered a sign of bad taste. However, if you are just starting to master the profession of a photographer, it is worth paying attention to which photos are in demand and receive more reactions. The more you adhere to trends and audience interests, the more likes, followers, and customers you will have. Let's consider what is trendy to photograph in 2021 and which techniques are best to use in photos.
Trends in photography in 2021
2021 has not brought any particularly new trends in photography so far. The trends from previous years continue to be popular. High-tech photography is rapidly evolving, new filters for photo editing are emerging, and free apps are available that allow you to edit photos directly from your mobile phone. The main trends of this year are as follows:
Live and reportage photos. People enjoy watching the lives of others and seeing it as it really is. The times of being fascinated by model photos with carefully planned poses and retouched flaws are over. Imperfect photos are the most popular on social media, when people show themselves without filters and photoshop. This way, girls do not develop complexes about their bodies not being perfect. They understand that there is no need to chase after model standards in order to be liked by others. Naturalness and sincere emotions are in fashion now, forced smiles and staged poses are a thing of the past.
Photos in retro style. The 90s fashion is making a comeback not only in clothing, but also in photography. Currently, photos on film, Polaroid-style photos, neon tones, and flash photography are popular. If you were very young in those times, take a look at your parents' photo albums and get inspired by their pictures. Photos from the 90s exude warmth and nostalgia. It was a time when film had a limited number of frames and people valued each one, carefully planning the composition. Perhaps if smartphones had a limited number of photos they could take now, people would approach their creation more creatively.
Panoramic photos and drone shots. Prices for drones are becoming more affordable and more and more people are getting into aerial photography. These photos are interesting to view, as the human eye cannot capture an image from such heights. We can now look at cities and streets from a new perspective or see places that are difficult to reach. This trend in photography is gaining momentum and will be in trend for the next few years.
Photo in the style of minimalism. This trend has not lost its popularity from previous years and is in high demand. Images in the minimalist style are used as backgrounds on social networks, websites, and in portfolio design. Take monochrome photos, look for simple subjects, don't be afraid to photograph in cloudy and rainy weather. The simpler the photo, the brighter the accents and the more attractive it looks. Minimalism is even evident in the makeup and clothing of models. People appreciate simplicity and convenience, so they are moving away from tons of makeup on their faces and uncomfortable extravagant clothing for photo shoots. Choose simple subjects in food and interiors. A simple dish in a photo will attract more attention than a three-layered cake that takes two days to decorate. And a brick wall will be a better background than an interior in a classic style with lots of columns and decorations.
Pop art style photos. The subject for such a photo can be a regular object from an unusual angle, an interesting composition of food or a still life. Use everyday objects to create an interesting picture: arrange shoes or clothes, create a still life from vegetables or fruits, show ordinary things in an unusual color. Use your imagination and notice everything unusual. High-tech photos. The digital era dictates a trend of using modern technologies in photography and the interaction of people with technology. Take photos in a cyberpunk style, virtual reality, use unusual photo editing. Photos in the style of science fiction and the era of robotization look cool and modern.
Photos of favorite activities. People feel happiest when they are doing what they love. Take pictures of friends engaging in their favorite hobbies. It doesn't matter what hobby it is: cross-stitching or skydiving. What's important is to capture the emotions the person is experiencing. Show the results of their favorite activities. Painted pictures, toned abs, grown roses, handmade clothes - all of these will be interesting to see.
Photos of favorite activities. People feel most happy when they are doing what they love. Take pictures of friends doing their favorite hobbies. It doesn't matter what hobby it is: cross-stitching or skydiving. What's important is to capture the emotions the person is experiencing. Show off the results of their favorite activities. Painted pictures, toned abs, grown roses, handmade clothes - all of these will be interesting to see.
Photo without a face. Many people do not like to show themselves on the internet and prefer anonymity. Photos where the face is covered with objects are very popular. You can take pictures from the back, covering your face with a hat or a bouquet of flowers. The main thing is that the person cannot be recognized in the photo.
Photo collages and videos. Do not limit yourself to just posting photos. With the growing popularity of Tik-Tok, videos are viewed just as much as photos. Even if your camera does not shoot video, make a gif or video collage from photos. We are sure that they will gain a lot of views on social networks. Photos with pets. No matter what year it is, photos with animals are always popular. Cute shots with cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and parrots are constantly trending on social networks.
From the great photos that you will definitely take, create a Light album. You don't need to print the photos separately for this. We will print your photos directly on the pages of the Light album. Upload your images to the free editor Mapi7 and create a themed Light album. You can upload photos from your phone.
Do not try to follow all the trends. Take photos of what you love, whether it is popular at the moment or not. If all your friends are posting selfies, but you enjoy macro photography and love taking pictures of insects, do what you love. A photo that is taken with love and passion will always be liked and resonate with others.
