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Celebrate the power of photography on World Photo Day on August 19! This special day, which was first created in 2009, celebrates the art of capturing moments through a lens. It's an opportunity to recognize how powerful and influential photographs can be, from documenting important moments in history to inspiring others around the world. Whether you're a professional photographer or just someone who loves taking pictures, now is your time to shine! So get ready for some amazing photo-ops and capture those special moments that make life worth living.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1826</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Photograph</div><div class='timeline-text'>Invented by Nicéphore Niépce, the earliest known surviving photograph from a camera, titled 'View from the Window at Le Gras', was captured using heliography.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1839</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Photography</div><div class='timeline-text'>Louis Daguerre's daguerreotype of a Paris street scene, which marked the birth of practical photography, was publicly announced by the French Academy of Sciences on August 19, the date later recognised as World Photo Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1888</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Box Camera</div><div class='timeline-text'>George Eastman's Kodak introduced the easy-to-use and affordable Kodak No. 1 box camera, making photography accessible to the general public.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1925</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leica Brings 35mm</div><div class='timeline-text'>Leica introduced the first 35mm camera, transforming the concept of photography with its portability and ease of use.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Photography Emerges</div><div class='timeline-text'>Steve Sasson at Eastman Kodak invented and built the first self-contained digital camera, revolutionizing the world of photography and laying the groundwork for the digital age.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Photo Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural World Photo Day was celebrated, with photographers across the globe invited to share their world with the world.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a photography class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Enroll in a local photography class and learn the basics of taking great photos. You'll learn all the basics, like how to use different camera settings, and how to take great photos in different lighting.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a photo scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and organize a photo scavenger hunt. Come up with a list of things you have to photograph and have fun finding them!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a photo walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go for a walk and take your camera with you! Explore your neighborhood or city, and take photos of all the interesting things you see.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create an album</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some of your favorite photos, print them out, and create an album or scrapbook. Have fun organizing them and adding captions or notes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your photos</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Post your photos on social media or share them with friends and family. Let everyone see what you've been up to!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates creativity and art</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Photo Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the beauty of photography and all its forms. From amazing landscape shots to close-up macro photos, capturing the world around us in an artistic way allows us to express ourselves creatively and show how we see the world differently.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages people to explore their own creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're a professional photographer or just someone who enjoys taking pictures, World Photo Day gives you a chance to explore your creative side and have some fun. Plus, with the help of digital cameras and editing software, anyone can take amazing photographs!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Film Photography Still Has a Dedicated Following</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite the convenience of digital photography, many professional photographers and enthusiasts still swear by the quality and experience of using film cameras.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Most Expensive Camera Sold For $2.8 Million at Auction</h3><p class='facts-content'>The camera, a 1923 Leica O-Series, sold at auction in Vienna for an astounding €2.16 million (around $2.8 million) in 2018, making it the most expensive camera ever sold.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Photography Played a Role in Understanding Motion</h3><p class='facts-content'>Eadweard Muybridge's sequence of photographs of a galloping horse led to significant development in both photography and motion studying field.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Smartphones Have Revolutionized Photography</h3><p class='facts-content'>Smartphones, with their high-quality built-in cameras and editing software, have made photography accessible to millions, allowing anyone to capture moments and share them instantly.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Afghan Girl" is One of the Most Recognisable Photographs Ever Taken</h3><p class='facts-content'>Taken by National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry in 1984, the striking portrait of a young Afghan girl in a Pakistan refugee camp has become one of the most famous pictures in the world.</p></div></div>
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