World Photography Day is celebrated across the globe on August 19. Till the late 90s, cameras were a luxury and clicking photographs was saved for special occasions – weddings, holidays, birthdays etc. But with the advent of smartphones, the art of photography has become accessible to everyone. You no longer need a professional photographer and a DSLR to click a good picture. Even professional cameras have become commonplace now, with a lot of people investing in their hobby or passion of clicking pictures. In the last couple of years, all of us have at some point captured a frame in our phones or on a DSLR.

With photography gaining traction, several photography schools have sprung up across the world. A number of renowned photographers have also launched online courses to share their knowledge of the art with amateurs.

World Photography Day 2021: History and Origin

The World Photography Day is reported to have begun in France in 1837. August 19, 1837 marks the day when the France government purchased the patent of the daguerreotype camera. The daguerreotype was a camera developed by Frenchman Louis Daguerre in association with Joseph Nicephore Niepce. After securing the patent, the French government called the camera a gift to the world and made it free to use for everybody.

World Photography Day 2021: Significance

The World Photography Day is aimed at bringing together people, young and old, who share a love for photography. From experienced photographers, to those who have just started learning the basics, the day is meant to celebrate the work of everybody who clicks pictures. The day is a way of acknowledging the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. Because very often, you can capture more in a photograph than you can with a page of written text.

If you are looking to capture a frame, today is the perfect day. Whether you find something beautiful in your house, in a restaurant or in the wild, get out your shutter and capture the frame.