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The theme for World Photography Day 2024 is A Whole Day. (Image: Shutterstock)
World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 to commemorate the invention of the daguerreotype process by Louis Daguerre on August 19, 1839.
Photography has transformed the way we perceive and interact with the world. It is a powerful tool for documenting history, capturing moments of beauty and expressing creativity. World Photography Day is an opportunity to honour photographers who have contributed to this art form and recognise how photography continues to influence our understanding of the world.
World Photography Day 2024 Theme
This year, World Photography Day will be celebrated on August 19, which is a Monday. The theme of this year’s World Photography Day is “A Whole Day.” It is a call to capture images that challenge conventional perspectives and offer new perspectives on everyday scenes, subjects and environments.
History of World Photography Day
On August 19, 1839, the French government announced Louis Daguerre's invention of the daguerreotype process, considered one of the first methods of capturing and preserving images. This announcement marked the birth of photography as a public and accessible medium.
The idea of celebrating World Photography Day annually was proposed in 2009 by the World Photography Organization to honor this crucial moment in the history of photography. Since then, it has been celebrated every year on August 19.
It has become an opportunity for photographers, enthusiasts and the general public to celebrate and reflect on the impact of photography on art, culture and society. The first World Photography Day was celebrated on 19 August 2010. It was on that date that nearly 270 photographers shared their images in a global online gallery.
Importance of World Photography Day
- World Photography Day commemorates the groundbreaking announcement of the daguerreotype process in 1839, which marked the birth of modern photography.
- This day is important to celebrate photography as an art form and its impact on culture and society.
- It provides a platform for photographers to showcase their work, encourage engagement with the global community, and highlight the role of photography in documenting and shaping our understanding of the world.
- It is also a time to appreciate the stories behind the images and the technological advances that have made photography more accessible to everyone.
How to celebrate World Photography Day 2024
- Participate in activities that showcase and appreciate the art of photography.
- Consider participating in or organizing local exhibitions or photography contests that highlight unique and creative perspectives.
- Attend workshops or conferences to deepen your understanding of photographic techniques and trends.
- Visit galleries or art exhibitions to learn more about the power of images.
Wishes for World Photography Day 2024
On this World Photography Day, we wish you all the best. Take photos that are unlike anything else and that will captivate everyone.
Happy World Photography Day! May your lens capture the beauty, emotion and stories that make our world so vibrant and diverse.
The world looks radically different when you start looking at it through the lens. Happy World Photography Day, everyone.
Happy World Photography Day everyone! Click to record the moments and save them as a keepsake for later.
Happy World Photography Day! May your creativity flourish and your photographs inspire and connect people around the world.
World Photography Day Quotes
“Photography takes a moment in time and alters life by holding it still.” – Dorothea Lange
“Photography is the story I can’t put into words.” – Destin Sparks
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know.” – Diane Arbus
“Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world.” – Bruno Barbey
“When words become confusing, I will concentrate on photographs. When images become inadequate, I will be content with silence.” – Ansel Adams
