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Photography

Photography captures images by letting light hit a light-sensitive surface, either film or a digital sensor. Photographers choose light, angle and timing to tell a story.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

The first photograph was taken in the 1820s and needed many hours of exposure.

All about Photography

Photography captures images by letting light hit a light-sensitive surface, such as film or a digital sensor. Photographers choose light, angle and timing to tell a story.

The first photographs took hours to expose.

The camera controls how much light gets in and for how long. Photographers use light, angle and composition to create striking pictures.

The word photography comes from Greek words meaning drawing with light. Photographers can record moments, tell stories and show the world in new ways.

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Real-life uses of Photography

  • Recording school trips
  • Taking nature photos
  • Creating portfolios

Frequently asked questions about Photography

What captures light in photography?

Film or a digital sensor.

What do photographers choose?

Light, angle and timing.