Many believe that photography is a painstaking work and a real art. Someone may disagree with this, but one thing is certain: high-quality photos of a talented person always delight the eye and make them admire. Every year more and more people order photo sessions to get their beautiful photos and show off to family, friends and acquaintances. And this is only one of the reasons for which there is a professional holiday - Day of the photographer.
What day is the photographer?
The holiday is celebrated every year on 12 July . Concerning the date, there are different theories, one of which is described below.
The history of the holiday - the Day of the photographer
To begin with, he has a second name - St. Veronica's Day. This woman gave the cloth to Jesus, who was going to Calvary to wipe the sweat from his face. After that, His face remained on the cloth. When photography was invented, St. Papa's decree, Saint Veronica, was declared the patroness of all photographers.
As for the history of the photo itself, here we turn to the XIX century: in 1839 the daguerreotype became available to the world community; in other words, the first technology, allowing to obtain photographic images, became available. At the end of the XIX century photography became more widespread, and a recognized profession appeared. And in 1914 they began to create small cameras that made the process of creating a photo much more convenient.
And the date of the Day of the photographer, according to the popular version, is connected with the fact that on July 12 George Eastman, the founder of the company Kodak was born.
How is World Photography Day celebrated?
Like any other professional holiday, the photographer's day is marked by a variety of thematic events. Even sites dedicated to this day and the history of photography are being created. And for all photographers this is an excellent occasion to gather with friends and colleagues and think about how this occupation changed their perception of the world. The rest can also order a photo session, often at a discount, to get acquainted with the history of this wonderful lesson and congratulate the familiar photographers from the heart.
Photography is a way to capture unique moments of life, sincere human emotions and the most beautiful landscapes of our planet for us and for future generations. A good photo requires a lot of effort and time, and also the skill and talent of the photographer himself. So let's not forget their work, especially on July 12, on a holiday dedicated to people giving their strengths to make us happy with quality photos - after all, we discover things that are familiar to us from new sides.