The collective process of capturing electromagnetic radiation to create enduring images is known as Photography. This is done chemically using a light-sensitive material, like photographic film, or electronically using an image sensor. Photography is derived from the Greek words photos – for “light” and graphos for “drawing”.
India has a long and rich history of Photography, beginning in the 19th century when British photographers began documenting the country’s people, traditions, and landscapes. In the second half of the 19th century, Indian photographers emerged. They focused on various subjects, including societal issues, religious rites, and daily life. This contentious colonial prism created a more complex and comprehensive view of India. Indian photographers developed their craft in the 20th century, documenting the country’s struggles and triumphs through reportage and experimenting with new media like conceptual and abstract Photography.
Camera and its mechanism
In Photography, a camera is a device used to capture an image on a light-sensitive surface. It is a light-tight box with an aperture for permitting light that is focused onto a sensitized plate or film.
Parts of the Camera:
1. Lens: It is the foremost important camera part, responsible for collecting the reflected light from its surroundings.
2. Aperture: An aperture is the opening in the front, allowing control of the amount of light entering the camera body.
3. Pentaprism: It is a glass placed at a 45-degree angle behind the camera lens. It helps the light rays change their direction to reach the image sensor.
4. Image sensor: It is a sensor that detects and conveys the information used to form an image. After projecting on the sensor, the light waves convert into light signals.
5. Viewfinder: A rectangular opening on the back side of the camera lets us see the subject’s frame that needs to be photographed.
6. LCD Display: The display allows us to see the image and to set different parameters and modes.
7. Shutter – It controls the time the image sensor is exposed to the light.
Notable photographers who have contributed to the history of photography
- Felice BPhotography1909).
- Samuel Bourne (1834-1912).
- Lala Deen Dayal (1844-1910).
- Raja Deen Dayal (1880-1969).
- Sunil Janah (1929-2016).
- Raghu Rai (born 1942).
- Dayanita Singh (born 1962).
These are only a handful of the gifted photographers who have significantly contributed significantly to India’s photographic history. Their efforts have contributed to the documentation of the nation’s rich and varied cultural heritage and the development of a new, more autonomous Indian identity.
Future of Photography
The future of photography in India is due to growing demand, new technologies, and creative talent. Virtual reality and augmented reality photography are expected to become more popular, transporting viewers to new places and overlaying digital information onto real-world scenes. Stories and storytelling photography will become more popular as people seek visually appealing and emotionally resonant images. Additionally, photography will become accessible to everyone, with falling camera and equipment costs allowing more people to take up the art form.
The following trends are shaping the future of photography:
- Mobile Photography’s Growth of Social Media
- The growing market for original photographs
- Photographic applications of artificial intelligence
