Candid Photography
Perfect Pictures are out, real moments are in. Embrace the small imperfections that make the moment feel even more real. Subtle expressions and unscripted interactions are the perfect examples of candid moments. Point and shoot cameras are the most suitable with natural lighting and a quick shutter speed to achieve the candid look. A good example of the best type of gear for candid photography is the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition.
Cinematic Photography
Cinematic photography is one of the most prominent photographic trends of 2026. This trend is influenced by the cinema scene, where every shot looks like a frame directly from a film. Cinematic images compress stories into single frame shots and photographers use cinematic photography when they need an instant atmosphere. A good example of the best type of gear for candid photography is the Nikon Z6 III.
Mobile first framing
Reels, Shorts, TikToks and Stories are dominating the social space and photographers have slowly adapted to the change and are moving toward shooting their content vertically with compositions that are mobile friendly. A good example of the best type of gear for mobile first framing is the Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens.
Drone and aerial photography
Aerial photography has shifted from niche to the norm over the past few years with drones becoming readily available at Orms. Aerial photography has been used across a wide array of industries such as real estate, events and sports. Aerial photography is used to showcase locations and crowds from a different angle and shows one what typical mirrorless cameras cannot capture. A good example of the best type of gear for drone and aerial photography is the DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone Fly More Combo with RC 2 Controller.
Retro and film- inspired photography
Nostalgia has returned! Grain, vintage, and 35mm style textures can be seen more frequently. Film is back and the younger audience is intrigued by the retro look and feel, and reusable 35mm film cameras are becoming more popular. A good example of the best type of gear for retro and film-inspired photography is Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame Film Camera.
As photography evolves, one thing stands out, that meaningful images matter more than ever before.
