Photography is an art that enables people to freeze moments and cherish them forever. A single picture can embody a range of emotions and feelings that one can relive through a brief glance at it. Celebrating these qualities of the art form, World Photography Day is observed annually on August 19. The day celebrates the art of clicking pictures, the technology behind it, and its history.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”The Day is celebrated by all those who practice this art form. Photography has played a significant role in capturing events of the past and encapsulating them in a picture for the future generation to acknowledge.<br />”<br />”The history of photography dates back to 1837 in France when two Frenchmen named Joseph Nicephore Niepce and Louis Daguerre developed the first-ever photographic process or daguerreotype.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”<span style="color: #222222;">Following this, the invention was officially announced by the French Academy of Sciences on January 19, 1837. The French government purchased the patent for the invention 10 days after the announcement was made. The government did not copyright the patent and gave it to the world as a gift. Photography isn't just technology anymore but a medium of expression that allows one to say a thousand words through a click.</span><br />