World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 in honor of the invention of the daguerreotype, the first practical photographic method developed in 1837 Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. This event marks a turning point in history, as photography became available to the general public. He took the first recording, a photo Nicéphora Niépce around 1816, but due to prolonged exposure it was virtually useless. He made the first recording of a man in 1838 Louise Daguerre, when he made his self-portrait. There are several theories as to how the photo actually came about. The word "photography" was first used in 1839, namely John Frederick William Herschel. The name of the photograph actually has nothing to do with the invention of photography, which was created many years before. In fact, it can be considered as the first attempt to project an image onto a two-dimensional surface - the camera obscura, with which we have recently become well acquainted within the PINHOLE project. Real photographs, however, are actually the fruit of a development from 1827, when Joseph Nicéphore Niepce invented a material that solidified when exposed to light. The French government even bought this patent back then.
Today, World Photography Day is celebrated with various events, exhibitions and photo exchanges around the world. It's an opportunity to pay tribute to the art and science of photography and acknowledge the power of visual storytelling. Photography allows us to capture moments, express emotions and share our views on the world. The celebration of World Photography Day encourages people to explore the world around them through the lens and reflect on the impact that photography has on our lives and culture.
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