World Photography day is an annual worldwide celebration of the science, history, art and craft of photography. August 19 marks the day when the people who share a passion for photography come together to raise awareness and share ideas about the field of photography. With various advancements in technology, we have seen many different methods of photography over the years, but the essence remains the same. Roland Barthes in his book, Camera Lucida, he talks about the meaning of photography and its various methods. Different methods of photography convey different emotions, and often each photographer, in the course of time, develops their own style.

Source: Hindustan Times August 19, 2020 02:48 UTC