Photography can be defined as the process of creating images of objects on photosensitive films. The first photograph was taken in the 1820’s. The art of Photography evolved over a period of time with its share of trial and errors by the scientists.

Initially, photography was available only in black and white. With the improvement of technology, we now have color prints as well. Digital Photography has revolutionized the art of photography. Photography is now a diversified field having specialists on a few distinctive branches such as Fashion Photography, Glamour Photography, Aerial Photography, Nature Photography, Wild Life Photography, Wedding Photography, Under Water Photography, Sports Photography etc. Different cameras are used in different branches of Photography. Use of specific lenses has made photography more and more specialized thereby enhancing the quality of the images.

Photography used to be an ‘expensive’ hobby. But now, it is becoming a viable career option. Photographs are used by people from all walks of life. We need our photos to apply for a job, to apply for our passports or visa, to gain entry into an educational institution etc. It is also used to capture those unforgettable moments for life. Photographs can be stored for a long time with digital technology. We can recount the major events of our lives by seeing the images. It reminds us of the landmark events of our lives like marriage, birth of the first child, the euphoria of the graduation day etc.

Photography has become an integral part of our lives. This art is more relevant in the travel industry. A modern day traveler cannot do without a camera. There is a Chinese adage saying, “A picture says a thousand words.” This is quite true as a traveler comes to know about the places through the photographs that he or she sees. Images enable the travelers to decide the destinations to visit. Travel Photography has now become specialized. With the use of better and better technology in the Modern day cameras, the quality of the images is enhancing by the day. The digital cameras are capable of capturing stunning images. Digital cameras also allow the photographers to enhance the quality of the images with the help of wonderful software available in the market today.
With the advent of the Internet, the field of Photography is gaining more and more popularity throughout the world. Now, it is possible to transmit a spectacularly taken image to a place thousands of kilometers away within a few minutes.