A Brief Look At The Evolution Of Digital Photography

Does photography mean capturing the moment, or does it have deeper meanings? While leaving you with this question, an adventure of almost 200 years bears witness to the development of photography. From the giant box that takes blurred photos to DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras, from digital cameras to smartphones. Technology has prepared the ticket to an incredible journey for photography. The concept of basic photography dates back even further than this date. In the 11th century, a device, considered to be the prototype of cameras, managed to project images onto another surface. It was not portable, requiring extraordinary effort to focus the light. Nowadays, our phones can capture amazing quality images with a single click, it is an absolutely dazzling journey.

Taking photographs has become a part of the daily life. In addition to being practiced as a profession, they are also used as tools to express our feelings and thoughts. Photography, which has a technically in-depth approach, is now just a click away thanks to smartphones. Sometimes it's a selfie taken to share a smile, sometimes it's a photo taken to immortalize a pleasant time spent with friends. Countless social media posts, sections from TV series, movies or games can fit into a single frame and be included in our album. Transforming an aimlessly taken photo into an unexpected story or watching the development of the captured moment by creating a theme. Each photo frame has its own dynamics. Whether professional or amateur, the person behind the camera determines the flow of the moment. Suitable light, right angle, effective composition and eye-catching story. These elements are extremely critical in achieving an effective photograph. Additionally, with the developing digital technology, the editing and reproduction of photographs have started a new era. Touches that highlight certain features of the photo, such as light, color and saturation, are made through various applications. Options to completely recreate the photo, including removing unwanted objects in the photo or adding new objects, are also possible through these applications. With the integration of artificial intelligence, smartphones will be able to implement much more effective and practical arrangements in a short time. Arranging the irretrievable moment in the best possible conditions is lifesaving for many people. However, photographs created entirely digitally bring about discussions about the naturalness and originality of photography.

Natural or artificial, the art of photography has gained a new momentum with the digital age: virtual photos saved in video games, digital creations designed in apps, photos created by artificial intelligence and much more. Devices that were once huge now fit into our pockets, and shots that, before, took weeks can now be completed with a single click. This is more than enough for the footsteps of a revolution.