Photography is the art, application, and practice of creating images by recording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is a visual medium that has existed since the 1800s and has evolved both in form, technology, purpose, and expression. Photography is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing, and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass communication.
Key points about photography include:
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Definition: Photography is the process of capturing light with a device known as a camera and creating an image.
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Equipment: Photography involves creating an image by recording light with a camera and offers various possibilities with the use of digital cameras and editing software. Professional photographers typically use Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras, but some opt for compact mirrorless models due to their lighter weight and cheaper cost.
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Types: There are many types of photography, including portrait, landscape, wildlife, sports, and more. With the right camera equipment, you can even photograph wavelengths of light invisible to the human eye, including UV, infrared, and radio.
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History: The first permanent photograph was captured in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France. Since then, photography has become an integral part of modern life, present in newspapers, magazines, advertisements, posters, television, the Internet, passports, ID cards, archives, security and Surveillance Systems, forensics, and medicine.
Photography can be almost limitlessly complex, and learning and practicing it requires a significant upfront investment in equipment, including a high-quality camera and editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. However, it can lead to a rewarding career with opportunities to travel, document important events, and meet new people.
