Overview

• The annual observance on August 19 celebrates photography's art, history and impact on society.
• This year's theme, "My Favorite Photo," encourages people of all ages to submit and showcase personally meaningful images.
• The day reflects early innovations, with Joseph Nicéphore Niépce and Louis Daguerre's daguerreotype receiving official recognition in 1839.
• Regional campaigns are active, including Bihar Tourism's August 18 invitation to "Frame the Beauty of Bihar" and email submissions for potential features.
• Arts media are marking the occasion, with Aesthetica highlighting ten photographers who exemplify contemporary lens-based practice.