Category: Culture and History of Photography

Articles on the history of photography, artistic movements, and icons of the profession.

Impact of Mobile Photography on Photography

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Benoît Bruchez
Since the arrival of smartphones with high-quality cameras, the world of photography has been deeply transformed. Mobile photography, the main subject of this article, has made the practice of photography widely accessible, literally putting it in the pocket of almost everyone. Increase in the Number of Photographers One of the major impacts of mobile photography... Lire la suite

Evolution of Photography: From Daguerreotype to the Digital Age

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Benoît Bruchez
The evolution of photography, which started as a series of experiments in darkrooms and inventors' workshops, has gone through a series of technical revolutions to become the pervasive art and media we know today. "Boulevard du Temple" is a daguerreotype photograph taken in Paris in 1838 by the inventor of the process, Louis Daguerre. The... Lire la suite

Who are the most famous French photographers?

Benoît Bruchez
There are many famous and talented French photographers. Here are some examples of internationally renowned French photographers: Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004): Considered one of the pioneers of street photography, he is best known for his documentary photographs capturing everyday life in the 1930s-1950s. Brassaï (1899-1984): A Romanian-born French photographer and writer, he is known for his... Lire la suite