Here at Picfair HQ, we've once again been hard at work for you. We've donned our analysis hats and have been looking at what's hot and what's not - what is popular and trending in the world of photography. By scouring blogs and listicles, examining picture searches on Picfair, and pouring over trend forecasts, we've curated our selection of the top creative photographic trends for the coming year ahead. So, without further ado, here are our top picks, with stunning photography from the Picfair collection.
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The winner of Picfair's inaugural Women Behind the Lens competition is one leading the way in freelensing, with an outstanding portfolio.
The winner of Picfair's inaugural Women Behind the Lens competition is one leading the way in freelensing, with an outstanding portfolio. Read less
An incredible (and previously rarely used) technique which adds a beautiful element of otherworldliness to the image.
An incredible (and previously rarely used) technique which adds a beautiful element of otherworldliness to the image. Read less
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Tranquility in Nature. Noise of the digital age is constantly evolving, it is increasing in size and intensity and that 'buzz' is ever-existent.
Tranquility in Nature. Noise of the digital age is constantly evolving, it is increasing in size and intensity and that 'buzz' is ever-existent. Read less
Be it the 24-hour 'switched on' culture, or social media's proven negative impact on mental well-being, the longing to seek silence, solitude and tranquillity in open space is s... Read more
Be it the 24-hour 'switched on' culture, or social media's proven negative impact on mental well-being, the longing to seek silence, solitude and tranquillity in open space is stronger than ever. Read less
by Ferry R Tan
This is evident in the profusion of advertising, branding and creative campaigns that are removing themselves from digital culture.
This is evident in the profusion of advertising, branding and creative campaigns that are removing themselves from digital culture. Read less
Surrealism. With fake news, global warming, turmoil on the world political stage and other tumultuous events dominating the headlines and our psyche, many are seeking are a com... Read more
Surrealism. With fake news, global warming, turmoil on the world political stage and other tumultuous events dominating the headlines and our psyche, many are seeking are a completely different escape; one to another world. Read less
Surreal landscapes and out-of-this-world colours are dominating many creative campaigns, with the colour violet also highly trending within the realms of surrealism.
Surreal landscapes and out-of-this-world colours are dominating many creative campaigns, with the colour violet also highly trending within the realms of surrealism. Read less
by Chris Dale
One of our top creative trends of 2018.
One of our top creative trends of 2018. Read less
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Abstract in the Everyday Environment
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It is to present the formal as out-of-this-world and extraordinary - one of our top emerging photographic trends of 2018.
It is to present the formal as out-of-this-world and extraordinary - one of our top emerging photographic trends of 2018. Read less
Considering and challenging gender was a top creative trend of 2017, and this is certainly continuing throughout 2018.
Considering and challenging gender was a top creative trend of 2017, and this is certainly continuing throughout 2018. Read less
by Jo Sutherst
As the debate on gender evolves and progresses, the attention of creative campaigns has turned to further exploring gender and identity as a form of fluidity: looking at oneself... Read more
As the debate on gender evolves and progresses, the attention of creative campaigns has turned to further exploring gender and identity as a form of fluidity: looking at oneself as one element. Read less
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Freelensing is to disconnect your lens from your camera and float it around in front of the camera to shift the focal plane.
Freelensing is to disconnect your lens from your camera and float it around in front of the camera to shift the focal plane. Read less
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