They say that a picture is worth more than a thousand words. A commonly used idiom, it tells us that pictures (or photographs) often carry emotions and ideas more effectively than a simple verbal description of the moment. This World Photography Day, let’s honour the invention of the camera by capturing those perfect moments all around us. 

Celebrated annually on the 19th of August, the history of World Photography Day commemorates the invention of the daguerreotype and its announcement as a gift to the world by the French government in 1839. Developed by Louis Daguerre and Joseph Niépce, this camera could create highly detailed, accurate, and sharp images, forever revolutionising the course of photography as an art. The World Photography Day event is a homage to not only this groundbreaking invention, but photography as a powerful medium that has influenced not only art, science and public opinion. Whether through journalism, fashion photography, or simply through the ability to capture personal moments, photography has profoundly influenced the way we see and understand the world.

As part of the World Photography Day celebrations, the theme chosen this year is ‘An Entire Day’. The intention behind this year’s theme is to capture the diverse yet shared essence of human experiences that unfold on a single day. This theme is meant to create a mosaic of moments that tell the story of our world in an entire day. 

If you wish to participate in the World Photography Day activities, Sterling Resorts  is the perfect setting to capture lasting moments. Spend a couple of days in one of our serene properties, and make every sunrise, every sunset, every smile, and every moment a part of your photographic journey. Capture “An Entire Day” in a single moment at Sterling Resorts, where the beauty of nature and the warmth of hospitality meet.