When photography first emerged in the mid 19th Century, it not only transformed the arts, particularly painting, but it also had a huge impact on society as a whole. First invented in the 1830s by Louis-Jacques-MandeDaguerre, who created the ‘daguerreotype camera’; a technology that was quickly embraced by artists who instantly saw its incredible potential….
Which Innovations Had The Greatest Impact On Photography?
Photography has always been a fast changing industry that has been on the cutting edge of social and scientific advances. Every photographer plays a role in pushing the boundaries and increasing the breadth of the practise however, certain ideas have done more than any individual could have done individually by revolutionizing photography entirely. It’s often…
Photography Is One Of The Best Forms Of Art
The debates about whether or not photography is truly an art form have raged on ever since the first black and white photos began to appear in the late 19th Century. There was a strong backlash against photography when it first emerged and was popularized by companies such as Kodak and the early pioneers had…
Complete History Of Color Photography For Beginners
The first color photo was taken by Thomas Sutton in Edinburgh, Scotland. The photograph was taken in 1861. When photography was invented in the early 1800’s it was a difficult, expensive and complex process to create a permanent image. These limitations meant that it remained a pursuit that only wealthy inventors and those with significant…
Guide To The Origins Of Modern Photography
When was photography Invented? The invention of photography revolutionized the world with its ability to immediately capture a scene in an instant while creating an indelible and lasting record of people, places and events. The first permanent photograph that was ever captured was taken by the French inventor Joseph Nicophore Niepce at his estate in…