Photography remains one of the most revolutionary additions to the advancement of artistic human expression. In our not-so-distant past, the closest one could come to having a lasting moment of a person, place or event, was through more human-crafted depictions such as in paintings, drawings or sculptures. Since 1826 when Joseph Niepce created a photograph that he termed heliography, to the Daguerreotype and collodion process and from there to film and then at last to digital, Photography has come a long way. As photography evolves, so too are we evolving as photo makers.
Kodak’s role throughout the history of Photography was one of the most influential. At the same time, it was a rollercoaster of financial and technological mistakes. Without Kodak, none of the digital cameras out there today would be as high performing as they are. Furthermore, without Kodak developing the first digital SLR(Single Lens Reflex) camera, Nikon would not have perfected the functionality and design. Despite experiencing some triumphs since its downfall, Kodak may never reclaim the same prominence it held in the 20th century.
It is impossible to deny that digital photography has made a major impact on society and culture as a whole. Photographers can now take pictures anywhere with many devices including cell phones and store them in these devices or share them online on social media platforms. The current generation has embraced photography as a way of documenting everyday activities. Bloggers, Vloggers, and celebrities use social media as a way to let the world know what they are up to. In conclusion, digital photography has given the profession a fast ride into the future.