Photography is an art form that allows us to freeze and keep moments forever. A single image can evoke a variety of emotions and feelings, which can be relived with a quick gaze. World Photography Day, observed annually on August 19, celebrates these aspects of the art form.
The day commemorates the art of photography, as well as the technology and history that underpins it. Photography has played an important role in documenting historical events and encapsulating them in a picture that future generations will remember. Along with honouring the accomplishments of photographers, people also pay tribute to the pioneers of photography who encouraged people worldwide to learn this craft.
History
The history of photography dates back to 1837 in France when two men named Joseph Nicephore Niepce and Louis Daguerre developed the first-ever photographic process or daguerreotype. Following this, the invention was officially announced by the French Academy of Sciences on January 19, 1837. It is believed that the French government purchased the patent for the invention 10 days after the announcement was made. The government did not copyright the patent and gave it to the world as a gift.
So, it can be said that the French established the fundamentals of the commercial photographic process. William Henry Fox Talbot later simplified the photography technique in 1839. He invented a novel and more adaptable method of taking pictures by employing salt prints on paper. The metal-based daguerreotype was challenged by this innovative technique.
Significance
Photography has improved over time. For many, it has evolved from a pastime to a full-fledged career. It has evolved from being merely a technology to a means of expression that enables one to convey a thousand words with a single snap. All individuals who work in the field of photography commemorate World Photography Day in an effort to raise awareness of the medium and acknowledge its potential.
Wishes
On this special day, here are some wishes you can share with those who love photography:
- "All you need to hit pause on life is to click a photograph."
- "Photographs never change, even when the people in them do."
- "A photographer shows the world to the world using his lens."
- "A photograph has the power to explain what even words fail to explain."
- "Photography is something that embraces reality in such a subtle way that it actually becomes something more than a reality. Happy World Photography Day to you!"
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