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When is World Photography Day

World Photography Day

About World Photography Day

When is World Photography Day

World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 every year. The day is dedicated to the art, craft, science and history of photography. Also on this day, the pioneers who inspired others to take up this skill are remembered for their contribution. The importance of World Photography Day is to create awareness, share ideas and encourage individuals in this field.
 
 
The origins of the day lie in the invention of the Daguerrotype, a photographic process developed by Frenchmen Lois Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce in 1837. According to reports, on January 9, 1839, the French Academy of Sciences made an announcement
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