World Photography Day 2021: This yearly event takes place on August 19 and brings photography enthusiasts from all over the world together to honour the art of photography.
A famous saying that we've all heard is that 'a picture is worth a thousand words'. The basic principle of World Photography Day may be summed up in this phrase. This day is observed every year on August 19th, and it brings together photography enthusiasts from all over the world to honour the art of photography.
The innovation of photography has played an important part in human history; we now have recordings of historic events because they were caught in photos and can be viewed indefinitely. Photography has the ability to instantaneously capture expressions, sentiments, ideas, and moments and immortalise them for future generations to see.
The first World Photography Day was celebrated in France in 1837. By inventing the 'daguerreotype,' two Frenchmen named Joseph Nicephore Niepce and Louis Daguerre created the first-ever photography process. On January 19, 1837, the French Academy of Sciences formally declared the creation of the daguerreotype.It's said that ten days following the announcement, the French government bought the patent for the innovation and offered it to the world as a gift with no copyright.
While the French innovation is credited with being the start of commercial photography, William Henry Fox Talabot streamlined the technique in 1839.
Significance of World Photography Day
The discovery of the camera, as well as the following advancement of technology that allows us to take photos today, has had a tremendous impact on our lives. World Photography Day honours the art of photography in all its forms, from taking selfies to documenting wars and protests.
Wildlife photographers, photojournalists, fashion photographers, and even amateur photographers all commemorate this day with zeal. They get together to discuss ideas and raise awareness about World Day of Photography.