Significance
A picture is worth more than a
thousand words; it is a means of personal expression and the appreciation of
it, all at the same time. A photograph has the ability to capture feelings,
ideas, experiences, moments in time, and immortalize them forever and as it can
convey these expressions faster, and occasionally more effectively than words,
it has become one of the primary modes of communication in the digital world.
History and Evolution
World Photography day is an annual
worldwide celebration of the science, history, art and craft of photography. It
traces its origins to 1837 when the first ever photographic process was
developed. On January 9, 1839, the French Academy of Sciences announced this
process, and later in the same year, the French government purchased the patent
for the invention and gave it as a gift, “free to the world.”
However, the first durable colour
photograph was taken in the year 1861 and there is even speculation about the
first digital photograph being invented in 1957.
Observance
August 19 marks the day when the
people who share a passion for photography come together to raise awareness and
share ideas about the field of photography. This unofficial holiday is a
celebration of the creativity and nuances of photography that have captivated
people for decades. With various advancements in technology, we have seen many
different methods of photography over the years, but the essence remains the
same.
The photograph in itself has such
a purposeful expression that it establishes a connection between the senses of
the photographer and those of the viewer to such an extent that it forms an
unchangeable experience for all to witness. Each year, in celebration of this
art form, many promotional photography competitions are announced with various
themes to choose from.