Wondering what photography styles have been the most popular this year? We’re here to bring you the top 3 popular photography trends of 2022. And don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to try these out before the end of the year!

Vintage

First up we have vintage and retro photography. We have been able to see this trend in recent fashion and tv shows, it has also come to the world of photography. Vintage photography is when you purposely use outdated film cameras or disposable cameras to give your photos an old and vintage feeling. You may be surprised to find vintage old cameras on the market selling for hundreds! They all are the rage these days. Thankfully, disposable cameras are still being produced by many companies these days and can be purchased for a more reasonable price.

If you do not want to purchase a new camera there is also always the option of adding grain, light leaks, and vintage film borders to your photos post-production to make them seem as if they were taken on a vintage camera.

This trend developed because people wanted to reminisce a time when photos were more meaningful and valuable. Nowadays, many of us take photos on our phones and forget about them in their galleries and never look at them again. However, back in the day pictures were saved for special moments and were cherished as a way to record memories with loved ones.

Authentic Photography

Authentic photography is the art of capturing a raw moment, without any deception, or alterations from the artist. The aim is to not make any edits during post-production and provide the audience with a genuine and approachable photograph. This way the photographer’s personal values, beliefs, and interpretations do not affect the message of the photograph. Instead, the message is conveyed by the subject of the photograph directly to the audience.

Authentic photography can be as impactful as a neighborhood cleaning and rebuilding a town post-disaster, or as ordinary as a man eating a bagel on the busy streets of New York. Funny thing is, even such ordinary authentic photography can speak volumes to the right audience.

Drone Photography

With the development of technology, photography loves to challenge itself and find innovative new ways to experiment. One of the most popular ways to do this is drone photography. When using a drone make sure that you are following all the regulations in your state.

Drone photography is so popular because it allows you to get shots from heights and angles never possible before. It also allows for stabilized birds-eye views. If before you could only capture a mountain view after having hiked for hours, now you can just send your drone up and it will deliver you the best views!