World Photography Day is on the 19th of August. It is an annual international celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography.

‘A picture is worth a thousand words. You would have read this sentence many times. Have you ever thought about why it is said so?

A photograph has the ability to travel back in time. It captures a place, an experience, an idea and a moment in time. With the advent of technology, everyone is a photographer. The celebration aims to encourage people to learn more about photography.

Like any other art, photography is an excellent medium to express one’s feelings, emotions and thoughts.

Key facts about World Photograph Day!

• World Photography Day commemorates the invention of the Daguerreotype.
• The Daguerreotype is a photographic process which was developed by Lois Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce in 1837.
• On 19th August 1839, the French government purchased the patent from Lois and Joseph.
• Then, they announced the invention and gifted it to the world.
• Let’s talk about what it means to be a photographer in this day and age of digital technology.
• We live in the digital age, everything moves a lot faster.
• People are always in a hurry, and information spreads at a rate that has never been seen before.
• In the world we live in now, it’s not enough to just catch a moment on camera; the quality of the photo is also important.
• People want to improve their looks because how they look affects how they feel about themselves.
• Because of apps like Snapchat and Instagram, taking pictures has become an important part of our daily lives.
• In the digital age, getting the most likes on a post, or people interacting on those posts is what determines a good photographer.
• Do you like to click photos? Tell us about your favourite photo.

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