History of Photography

I gathered a huge amount of interesting and beneficial information from completing and presenting this poster. First and foremost, I learned how dense and intricate the history of photography really is. There have been so many people and innovations that have contributed to modern photography. There has not been one single person or invention that has defined photography. It truly is the culmination of amazing people and outstanding creations. Furthermore, I learned about the importance of pushing the boundaries in order to achieve amazing things in photography. As I listened to the presentations, I picked up on a recurring theme of escaping the confines of conventional society to produce new and inspirational photography. Whether it is Robert Mapplethorpe and his controversial nude photos, or Jerry Uelsmann and his groundbreaking manipulation of photos in the darkroom, or Annie Leibovitz and her seductive magazine portraits, or, frankly, anyone in between, these groundbreaking photographers have paved the way for modern photography by tirelessly pushing the limits. Finally, I learned how far photography has come since the 1800’s. It is incredible to visibly see how these people and innovations that have popped up over the past few centuries have collaborated to work towards modern photography. The progression of photography towards what it is today is truly inspiring.