The birth of the camera phone happened on June 11th, 1997 when Phillippe Kahn used to a cell phone

The lightweight camera made it easier to transport and images were taken secretly and confidently. It started the era of the “Candid shot” (Collins). Images begun to look more real and less staged. Photojournalism was much easier, the picture was able to tell the story. Some photographers did not like the loss of freedom and went out on their own. They produced a series of photos that followed the same theme and told a story. This is known as a form of photojournalism and is still used today. Some journalists took on the role of a photographer and decided to write their own story and shoot their own images. There were many forms of photojournalism and one of the most important was the magazine called

Another significant reason that has played a vital role in photojournalism of recent times is the emergence of imaging technologies. Imaging technologies has undoubtedly played a major part in the works of a photojournalist today. Based on earlier accounts on how photography itself is an inherent manipulation, the question is no longer directed on ‘how has imaging technologies manipulate photojournalism' but ‘how much more has imaging

In essence, the internet is one of the most efficient innovations of our time. Whether it is for the use of pleasure or to accomplish work, “instantaneous sight and sound” will continue to be a quick and convenient outlet. For example, instead of traveling to a T-Mobile store to pay my phone bill, I can simply log on to their website and pay my balance instantly. Having this savvy invention at the comfort

Sense the invention of the camera in 1826 photography has been used to document everything from family portraits, social injustice, sporting events, world news, expressions of joy and sorrow, and hundreds of monumental moments. The camera has given man the power to reveal the truth visually. Throughout history photographs have made enormous impacts on social consciousness and ultimately shaped public opinion on many pressing issues in society. Although photography is often considered a casual pastime, the invention of the camera has contributed to many aspects of history, science, and other important pieces of todays world.

This essay will investigate the work of contemporary photographer Tim Walker, and historical photographer Ansel Adams. This essay will examine the many changes of how photography has evolved through the decades from the photographer’s style, use of equipment, techniques and what photography is used for. These changes will be seen by looking at the contemporary photographer and comparing them to the historical photographer.

We now live in a different world. At any time, we can access the vast wealth of human knowledge on mobile devices in our pockets. Those same devices can capture images and video then instantly share that media with the world, all while receiving news and information from multiple sources and mediums.

It’s no secret that people are engaging more and more with the Internet and social media everyday. A simple Google search can lead you to various discussion forums, Tumblr blogs, and a plethora of hash-tagged Tweets. The Internet is an interactive medium, and as users of that medium, we have access to innumerable amounts of data and information previous generations could only dream of. With the rise of an interactive, communicative platform, people and companies can send and receive messages instantaneously. Take the phenomenon of live tweeting for example: audience members (particularly fans) watching a television show in real time can provide instant feedback of their responses, and using particular hashtags, can have their responses appear

In 1995, the first digital camcorders came out and were smaller in size. Later the camcorders came with a storage media like a flash memory or SD cards. In 2004, the first wearable Go Pro camera comes out for people to record or take still pictures without having to hold on to them. The cameras can be worn on the body, around the neck, on the head, lapel, chest, hip mounts, handle bars, on helmets, clipped to the uniforms and tons of other places. The companies that make these wearable cameras have made them smaller, compact, durable, and some inexpensive so people can use them easily and not miss important events. These cameras are being used everywhere

Information drives many modern experiences. A wealth of information, on seemingly any topic, is at the fingertips of any person with Internet access. Society has grown accustomed to real-time solutions, instant gratification, and anonymity. New technologies tempt the depth of human curiosity, sometimes

Today, technology allows us to check the weather without lifting a finger from bed by simply saying, “Hey Siri, how’s the weather looking?” When we step into our car and open Spotify, a new, personalized playlist is already curated for the morning commute. When we finally get to school or work and open Facebook, a perfect news feed that contains eye-grabbing information is waiting to be explored. These services are incredibly convenient and helpful, but we must pause for a minute to consider the consequences.

In the October 22, 1972 edition of Life magazine titled “A Genius and His Magic Camera: Dr. Edwin Land of Polaroid demonstrates his new invention,” it speaks about the Polaroid Cameras revolutionary magic. This article articulates on the ease of photography, the science behind the technology and how the camera develops artistic expression of photography. The first piece in the magazine centered on the Polaroid describes the simplicity of the camera stating that, “In 30 seconds an image slowly appears, emerging out of a green blue fog and becoming within minutes a fully developed colored photograph” (A Genius and His Magic Camera: Dr. Edwin Land of Polaroid demonstrates his new invention 1972).  The specific camera that the article speaks about

In 1888, George Eastman made the first light and portable camera under the company name Kodak (Graham 28). These cameras gave people the ability to take a photo almost anywhere. The cameras had to be sent back to the factory so the photographs could be printed. Twenty years after Kodak’s first camera, they produced an improved camera, called “Brownie”. The Brownie was simple to use, making the art of photography boom. Flash cameras did not appear until the 1930s, letting people take pictures in areas with dim or little lighting. In 1947, Edwin Land invented the instant camera. Land got the idea after his daughter asked to see her picture after he took her photo. The next step in improving the camera was by making it digital, which was done in 1975 by a Kodak employee. As the camera gets smaller and simpler to use, the quality of the photographs it produces gets better.

Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, the episode examines how photographers dealt with dramatic and tragic events like D-Day, the Holocaust and Hiroshima, and the questions their often extraordinary pictures raise about history as seen

On April 3rd, 1973, the very first cell phone call was made by a man named Martin Cooper. Martin was using a Motorola DynaTAC 8000x, or as most people know as the very first cell phone. At first glance the 8000x basically looked like some

Now the Internet has become a great electronic gateway that provides instant access to global news and information. The databases, documents, files, and programs that are ¡°sitting¡± on Internet computers contain a tremendous amount of information. You can search for and find up-to-the-minute stock market activity, weather reports, music, recipe; you can make