Jan 17 2010
Photo History – Brief History of the Photograph
In these modern times, cameras are everywhere. Whether it’s a tiny digital you keep in your pocket or a medium format monstrosity you use for a hobby, cameras have become an integral part of human life. With that in mind, let’s take a trip down memory lane and talk a bit about where modern photography came from and what it has meant to our civilization.
One of the most amazing things about photographs is how heavily we depend on them to record our history and tell our stories, considering the fact that chemical photography is a relatively new science. The first permanent photograph was created as recently as 1825 using pewter plates and a substance called “bitumen,” and later iterations of the photograph would be printed on glass; paper didn’t become more readily available into around 1888 as a result of the innovations by George Eastman (Eastman-Kodak).
In 1901, Kodak introduced the Kodak Brownie camera to the public. This was the first time that photography was so easily accessible to the public, in terms of ease of use and cost. It was during this time that developing film as an industry really took off. It is amazing to think that something like printing and viewing our pictures was a foreign concept just 100 years ago. The modern SLR camera has only been around for about 80 years, and even in that time frame hasn’t changed too much in terms of construction.
While black and white photography hasn’t changed much since the early 1900’s, color film has experience dramatic advancements over this brief period of time. Though color photography had always been a concept pursued by early photographers, color film and printing didn’t become accessible until the 20th century. Kodak’s “Kodachrome” was introduced around 1935, but it would be a while before color film became the norm. One interesting thing about the advancement of photography is how black and white photos are still being used despite the popularity of color photographs; how many people do you know that still have a black and white television?
Of course, you can’t talk about photo history without mentioning the huge importance of the digital revolution. This technology, which feels like a normal part of life, has only been in widespread use for about 15 years. The first megapixel sensor wasn’t even made until 1986 and now it’s a common technology word in our vocabulary. Though digital photography hasn’t changed much about the way we take pictures (point and shoot), it has had an immeasurable impact on our ability to share our photographs with the world.
Photography is the way in which we record and share memories. A photograph can be as simple as remembering a birthday party, or as important as drawing attention to a conflict on the other side of the globe. They help add meaning and emotion to the words of reporters articles and help preserve history for future generations. Every photo we take represents some type of relationship, achievement, strength or weakness.
Autumn Lockwood is a writer for Your Picture Frames.com and loves photography. Your Picture Frames makes it easy for you to find just the perfect frame for your photo or artwork. Shop online and see our large selection of oval picture frames or call us at 1-800-780-0699. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/photo-history-brief-history-of-the-photograph-1734730.html
