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Related Hashtags | #Photography, #Photo |
2023 Date | 19 August 2023 |
2024 Date | 19 August 2024 |
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World Photography Day is a day dedicated to the art, science, and history of photography. The day aims to raise awareness about the impact of photography on the world and to inspire people to take up photography as a hobby or profession. The origins of World Photography Day can be traced back to 1839, when the first practical photographic process was patented by Louis Daguerre in France. The first recorded photograph was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826, but it was Daguerre's process that revolutionized the medium and helped it gain popularity worldwide. The United Kingdom, being one of the centers of the industrial revolution, played a significant role in the development of photography. British photographers such as William Henry Fox Talbot, Julia Margaret Cameron, and Sir John Herschel made remarkable contributions to the field with their groundbreaking techniques and approaches. To celebrate their legacy and showcase the beauty of photography, World Photography Day has become a popular event in the UK. Regular photography exhibitions, workshops, and competitions are organized across the country to commemorate this day and encourage photographers of all levels to participate. World Photography Day is observed annually on August 19th. Top Tweets for World Photography Day -Updated
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References and related sitesmymodernmet.com: Origin of Photography www.worldphotographyday.com: Origin of Observance study.com: Historical Photographs |
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