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PHOTOGRAPHY: THE BIG PICTURE

A SERIES OF INFORMATIVE ARTICLES FOR PROFESSIONAL AND ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHERS

hotography is the art of reproducing pic-

tures of people, objects or places in their

exact likeness. These images can be trans-

ferred on any photosensitive material.

Photography includes taking and printing

pictures.

The backbone of photography is the cam-

era, the instrument or device that works

on the principle of optics. The camera and

photographic techniques have undergone

phenomenal changes since the time the first camera was made.

The earlier model did not contain the film; instead, it had a

small light-shield box with lens and translucent screen on ei-

ther side. The image that traveled through the lens was stored

on the screen. Known as ‘camera obscura,’ it was no more than

a sketching device for artists.

Then the scientists discovered the quality of silver nitrate that

changes its color when exposed to light. This was the beginning

of photogram, a method of making permanent images.

They would place objects on the

paper dipped in silver nitrate and

expose it to the sunlight. After

sometime the area covered under

the object stayed white while the

rest of the space turned black. How-

ever, the image formed was tempo-

rary, so the method did not last long.

Over the centuries, the principles, the method and the materi-

al used in photography went through many changes. After ex-

perimenting with various methods like Daguerre and calotype

process, finally collodion, or the wet plate technique was uni-

versally accepted.

Modern photography has given a totally new meaning to the

entire perception of life and privacy. Photography has made it

possible to capture and preserve special moments, in private

and in public life. History became more authentic with pic-

tures, and photographs served as evidence in many cases. Peo-

ple made their family tree in their albums. Suddenly life was so

much more fun and meaningful.

With the tremendous technological advances in the art of pho-

tography, it is no longer just fun and frolic but has acquired the

dimensions of a full-fledged profession. Photography has many

branches and types, such as:

Aerial Photography

is the art of taking photographs from

the air.

Art Photography

is devoted to beautiful pictures for the sake

of beauty only.

Studio

Advertising Photography

is dedicated to promo-

tion of products and institutions.

Photojournalism

takes pictures of events to support the news

story and to create awareness among the people.

Outdoor

and

Travel Photogra-

phy

is focused on taking pictures

of landscapes and natural places.

Sports Photography

records

images of the sporting events and

games that take place in the world.

- Some types of photography like the

Scientific

and

Macro

Close-Up Photography

are restricted to specific fields and are

not widely known.

The charm of photography lies as much in the end product as in

the process of taking pictures. Looking at an album is like tak-

ing a trip down memory lane; it makes us feel highly nostalgic

and emotional.

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