History

The principles of photography have been around for centuries. The hardware started with the camera obscura, a simple box with a pin hole that would project an image of what was in front of the camera. The camera obscura were used as an aid for artist to use during drawing or painting. It was not till 1827 when photography began with chemical plates that could record images. Plates comtinued to get better but had to be prepared just prior to taking the photograph. This was solved by Dr. Richard Maddox in 1871 with the development of the dry plate process. 1884 saw photography really take off when George Eastman created flexible film and later the Brownie camera. The Brownie let an average person to take their own photos with a simple camera. George Eastman became the founder of Kodak.

Since 1950s, digital camera development have been steadily advancing for various uses such as television and by NASA for space research. Apple created the first consumer level digital camera in 1994 that could be attached to the computer via serial cable.

Sources::

http://www.rleggat.com/photohistory/

http://www.infoborder.com/Digital_Camera_History/

Today, the digital format has taken over the photography market, replacing film as the standard. Digital now comes in two main groups: basic and advanced, each with their own sub-groups.

Welcome

Photography has for decades been a hobby for the dedicated since it has been invented, but recently with the advancement of technology, photography has become more accessible to the public. Digital photography has allowed photographers to take photos easier than before. Electronic lenses, better built-in light meters, and instant preview lets the camera do more of the work for you.

This is a photography blog aimed at taking you beyond just snapping the shutter at a moment in front of you to planning your shots and getting the most out of each photo. Instructions will range from choosing your camera settings to composition.

I have been photographing seriously for the past 3 years now. During that time I have been picking up skills and have reached the position of Director of Photography for The Overture.