World Photography Day is an annual celebration observed on August 19 each year. The special day celebrates the art, craft, science, and history of photography. World Photography Day 2023 will be marked on Saturday, August 19. Photography is an amazing art of capturing memories. It is a beautiful way of storytelling, expressing emotions and showing the beauty of the world around us with the power of the lens. As per historical records, Frenchmen Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce developed the first photographic process in 1837. It was named ‘Daguerreotype’. Hence, the date August 19 was chosen to commemorate the invention of the daguerreotype, an early photographic process, which was announced to the public on August 19, 1839, by the French government. As we celebrate World Photography Day 2023, here’s all you need to know about the history and significance of the day.

World Photography Day 2023 Date

World Photography Day 2023 will be celebrated on Saturday, August 19.

World Photography Day 2023 Theme

The World Photography Day 2023 theme is ‘Landscapes’.

World Photography Day Significance

A photograph has the ability to capture a place, an experience, an idea, and a moment in time. World Photography Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the history of photography, is marked on August 19 across the globe since 2010. World Photography Day serves as a great opportunity for both- amateur photographers as well as professionals to unite and share their passion for photography. Photographers showcase their work through exhibitions, online platforms, social media, and photography contests on this day.

World Photography Day encourages photographers worldwide to connect, share experiences, and inspire others.

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