The influence of photography technology and trends on its practice in Kampala

Abstract

The study examined the influences of photography technology and its trends on its practice in Kampala. In synopsis, basing on the findings of the study, it revealed that several technological advancements on the methods and tools used have affected the photography practice in studios in Kampala positively, as there are many shortcomings that have been overcome. This goes to show that there are many more advancements to come as the photography industry is on an ever changing and growing one in correspondence to the times. Research shows that photographs are being used in industries all over the world, from the medical world to the design world. Every company and store uses imagery in their marketing and branding. This need for visual imagery is only going to grow as technology evolves. Photographs are the essence of our world. They are used in every industry on every street. As technology evolves, the ability of a camera advances as more and more people take photographs. I predict that in the future, photography will continue to collaborate with other medias. These collaborations will lead to further advances in other areas of technology, expanding the digital world.