This headline might not be the most shocking, particularly given the ubiquity of smartphone devices.

But what is quite overwhelming is the sheer data backing this up and for that, we thank the folks over at Digital Camera World and photo printing chain Max Spielmann.

It also somewhat quantifies the shift in the art that we are currently witnessing. From the rise of smartphone photography to future innovations such as making 3D cameras commonplace, some days it feels like things are moving way too rapidly for comfort. And there is also the emergence of artificial intelligence and its ability to generate entire scenes from text descriptions or make massive changes to existing photos with minimal human direction. In other words, smartphone photography isn’t only the dominant force, it is the herald of an entirely new paradigm.

According to the data that you can view here at this link, 1.8 trillion photos are taken every single year. If you guessed the vast majority of those were intended for a social media platform, you’d be right. Of this overwhelming number, Max Spielmann estimates that 7.5% are taken using a traditional camera.

If you compared this figure with just a decade ago, not to mention twenty years ago when none of this existed really, the rise of the smartphone camera is seismic in its shift for the industry. Imagine making the argument in 2008 that the majority of pictures in the future would be taken with a cellphone; not only would it sound fanciful, but it would also sound mad given the disparity in technology. Again, smartphone photography is just the beginning of a new era and this data really underscores that.

Any thoughts you might have on smartphone photography compared with more traditional methods are welcome in the comments below.

We have some other photography news you might like to read right here.

[Digital Camera World]

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Week after week, we state that “photography has the power of lightening up our daily lives,”; and what a wonderful way of kick-starting our frantic routines by diving into some beautiful images in the comfort of our seats!

Here is our weekly wrap-up – you'll find finely curated photos from the general chit-chat blended with some creative shots from Tersha's 647th challenge on Smooth Water Features! And as you might have guessed by now, some worth-seeing shots from the Feedback Forum as well!

Photo Of The Week – June 19th, 2023

Words by Jasenka Grujin

This time POTW goes to @patrickw and his gorgeous b&w landscape.
B&W conversion makes this shot even more peaceful, and the composition is just spot on!
Congrats, Patrick!

What Are Our Members Up To?

Pour some coffee or tea and enjoy these smooth shots!

Fays build up rapidly in our minds, almost from a fairytale!

Shooting landscapes in vertical mode is a massive challenge; this is an elegant example of how good it can become with a proper composition. Silky textures in the water and the sky, sharp tones on the back!

“Curtis Falls”

It's just impossible to describe the gorgeous juxtaposition captured in this frame; water and ice!

Fast shutter speeds enable photographers to transform day into night with a single click!

No wonder why this wonderful site is called Goðafoss, which western-translates into “The Waterfall of the Gods.”

This an incredible shot and hard evidence that scouting is crucial for high-quality landscape photographs.

Lovely shapes! Capturing motion in water under sunlight conditions sounds like an impossible challenge to overcome. Nevertheless, neutral density filters transform that into an enjoyable experience after all.

The aesthetic point of view!

“Boulder Beach, Sonoma County, California”

“‘Silk' below the dam”

“Sunrise Smooth”

What You Shouldn't Be Missing From The Light Stalking Community

Tersha shared an interesting finding she stumbled upon last week, and after playing with the image in Snapseed, this was the final result:

Beth tried her solid portrait techniques and shared a test shot of a new figure she bought:

Also, a Viking flea figure from acid rain:

Patrick did some mirror self-portraits and got this:

Robert shared an interesting feeling about cell phones in this post.

And Daniel asked for our opinions on the following shot. Swing by and give him your two cents!

The Mobile Monday Challenge is open for sharing some shots! And if you want to see more shots, take a look at the Members Picks, a place where our community shares their favorite photographs from our forums every week.

We'd Love To Hear Your Thoughts

Also, our Feedback Forum got some nice pictures, and it is clear that some of you have started building a solid photography style. This is the right place for those who want to grow fast as photographers.

Here, you'll get your work critiqued by plenty of well-intended people, but you'll also have the chance to critique your peers. We truly believe in the power of criticism and feedback. Here are some of the most interesting shots shared during the last week:

The Shark Tank is a great place to learn and discuss, so please read the instructions in order to get a better critique experience. Share your comments, opinions, and doubts on any or all of the images above. We also will be delighted to see some of your own images. Don't be shy, critiques are given to photographs and not photographers.

Also, don't forget to participate in our 648th challenge!

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The competition in the social media space never lets up and apps are either plugging ahead with innovative new features or playing catchup with rivals.

Depending on how you look at it, Instagram’s Channels could be a bit of both but one thing is certain: It will have a global audience starting now.

Initially beta tested among a select group, Meta announced that its Telegram competitor feature for Instagram would become a mainstay of the platform moving forward. For those of you that might not be familiar with Telegram or what Channels might offer, it is yet another way for creators to communicate directly with fans albeit sans interactions outside of poll responses or react emojis.

So, why is Meta rolling all of this out to a global audience? The only thing that matters when it comes to social media: Increased engagement. Apparently, Channels was a raging success in terms of keeping people engaged with Instagram.

Looking ahead, Meta plans on iterating on the service and hints at a collaboration feature in the future that will allow creators to team up and share audiences for one reason or another. There’s also going to be a whole Channels discovery feature in the future that will suggest further content for users to explore which sounds somewhat like YouTube, among other things. Of course, all of this ties in with the general push to monetize features and communities on the app and Channels gives creators yet another way to make some money off of their Instagram content.

Do you use Instagram for personal reasons or for business? Let us know what you think of the platform’s endless addition of features in the comments section.

We have some other photography headlines you might like to peruse at this link to our news section.

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