Despite competition from smartphones, the attachment of the French to the traditional photo does not decrease. Instead, they are 71% reported owning a digital camera in their home, an increase of 2 percentage points compared to last year, according to a poll by Ipsos. The varied range of equipment and easy handling, certainly encourages this craze.

Smartphones but not that

smartphones have especially helped develop new uses, such as daily photography. In 2008, 9% of amateur photographers used a device at least once a day, they are 19% in 2013. Their profile is also feminine, 32% of women aged 15 to 30 years are daily photographers.

Another major trend in 2013, the “selfie” or the act of taking a picture of yourself. 25% of photographers are engaged last year in France, they are now 48% do. Use encouraged by social networks, some of which are well benefit.