How Smart Glasses Can Change Your Photography Practice
The concept of smart glasses may seem straight out of a sci-fi movie, but they’ve already become a reality. The latest wearable technology is the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which have changed the game for the market. The two giants in their respective industries collaborated previously on the Ray-Ban Meta Stories smart glasses, but this second-gen model has undergone many upgrades to its features, quality, and ease of use. One of its standout features is its 12-megapixel camera, allowing wearers to take photos and videos and live stream to Meta platforms. As such, they’re an exciting tool for photographers interested in finding new ways to capture the world around them. Here’s how smart glasses like the Ray-Ban Meta can change your photography practice:
The Ray-Ban and Meta collaboration
Ray-Ban has long established itself as a giant in the eyewear industry. Ray-Ban sunglasses are known for their timeless frames, such as the Aviator and Wayfarer, as well as their versatility. The brand is also at the forefront of eyewear innovation. Besides venturing into technology with their smart glasses, they’ve also launched inverted lenses with a disruptive design and unique aesthetic. Their penchant for innovation and growth is also why their collaboration with Meta makes sense. Meta has also been a trailblazer in the tech and social media space and is constantly advancing and adapting to the times. The two brands understood that smart glasses required a balance between top-notch tech and impeccable style, which helped perfect the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
For photographers, vloggers, and other content creators, these glasses are a stylish and subtle way to capture the moment. Though they may not be up to par with professional equipment, they can be a helpful tool for professional photographers in various ways.
Practical picture-taking
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses promise a practical picture-taking experience that cameras and phones can’t bring. Since they’re worn on your face, you can take a picture without needing to hold up a device. When using your camera or phone, you might spend a few seconds framing it, adjusting the focus, or toggling with other settings, but the smart glasses can cut through all that time. That doesn’t mean they can replace or outperform specialized gear for the job, but they can help when experimenting with things like framing, lighting, poses, and the like. Since the photos go straight to your device, you can easily browse through them and figure out what works.
High-quality photos
The camera on these smart glasses may be subtly hidden in the stylish design of the frame, but it doesn’t skimp out on quality. A review from ZDNet notes the smart glasses include a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera that’s capable of capturing sharper photos at 3024 x 4032 pixels and 1080p videos at 1440 x 1920 resolution. If your camera or phone may not produce the pictures you want, smart glasses can be another way to conveniently capture the moment. They can be great if you aren’t in a professional setting either and want a no-frills, easy way to snap a photo of something you’re looking at.
Easy sharing
Not only can you take high-quality shots using the smart glasses, you can easily share them on your social media platforms. The smart glasses allow you to share whatever you took onto Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. You can share some behind-the-scenes footage or a point-of-view of your work day alongside other work. This is especially helpful if you’re trying to build your brand and grow your social media presence. In the “Unlocking Growth for Your Photography and Video Ventures” post, we mention your social media strategy helps showcase your work to potential clients worldwide. Smart glasses can give you an authentic edge, something many people seek out amid carefully crafted marketing. With easy sharing on your social media apps, it’s easy for you to stick to an optimized content calendar and keep your audience and potential clients engaged.
