Smile! The 29th of June is National Camera Day, a day to honor the fact that photography, once so complex it required a scientist to grasp, is now a part of our daily life. The Greek words “writing with light” and “photography,” when combined, signify “writing with light,” respectively. It’s a lovely way of putting into words what a camera allows us to do, which is to tell a narrative without using words.
The camera obscura was created more than 800 years ago, which is when everything began. The camera obscura, which means “dark room,” was merely a box with a hole in one side. The opening would allow light to enter the box’s dark inside, where it would cast an image upon the flat inner surface.
Unfortunately, the image vanished when the light went out, just like Instagram but without a photo. Imagine traveling back in time to the present day, when everyone has a smartphone with a camera at their disposal. Use June 29 to reflect on how cameras have made conveying our tales easier than ever, regardless of whether you enjoy shooting film and switching lenses or prefer the simplicity of digital.
NATIONAL CAMERA DAY ACTIVITIES
1. Claim cheese!
Thanksgiving is not necessary to take a family portrait. You now have another excuse to gather everyone for a summertime picture shoot—National Camera Day. The future? It might turn into a new family custom.
2. Go on a safari
For this one, all you need is enough free time to slow down and take a fresh look at your surroundings. A hundred times down that street already? As the light varies throughout the day, shoot it at various periods. Enjoy taking walks in the woods? Get up close to capture a tree knot or a single raindrop on camera. You can develop a fresh perspective on how you see the world by exploring with a camera.
3. Scrapbooking is a creative outlet
On your computer, photos can take up a lot of space or, worse, if they are stored in boxes, they might start to degrade. Organize your favorites into scrapbooks and purge the clutter. To make a gift that is both incredibly personalized and greatly appreciated, choose images with a specific recipient in mind.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
1. You do really possess a “good side”
The left half of our faces appear better in images than the right side does, according to Wake Forest University researchers.
2. The ideal model was a corpse
Many of the earliest photography portraits were of corpses because it used to take hours of exposure to produce a single shot.
3. The Cheerleader Effect deserves praise
We are thought to look better in group photos than in individual photographs because being in a group averages out everyone’s looks, according to research published in the journal “Psychological Science.”
4. They Didn’t Fear to Smile, though
In actuality, the reason individuals in antique photographs appear so glum is due to necessity; it’s nearly impossible to maintain a grin when you have to remain motionless for hours in order to acquire a single picture.
5. 1839 Sees the Birth of the Selfie
At that moment, Robert Cornelius set up his camera at the back of the family business, pulled off the lens cap, and ran into the frame, taking many minutes to do so.
WHY DO WE LOVE NATIONAL CAMERA DAY?
1. What Makes National Camera Day Special
Yes, you could use a computer or a pen to write about the events in your life, or you could take a picture and upload it. Photography enables you to convey to the world in a single photograph how you are feeling, what you are doing, or where you are.
2. Photographs help keep memories alive
Photographs have the potential to be treasured treasures over time. Photography makes it possible to capture, save, and share the events and moments that are most important to us, whether you store your photos online or in shoe boxes.
3. Anyone may start a photography business
Photography no longer has a challenging learning curve or heavy equipment to carry anywhere. You may always be prepared to take the shot with devices ranging from basic point-and-shoot cameras to cell phones and tablets.
