Uses of Photography

Photography gained the interest of many scientists and artists from its inception.

Scientists have used photography to record and study movements, such as Eadweard Muybridge's study of human and animal locomotion in 1887.

Artists are equally interested by these aspects but also try to explore avenues other than the photo-mechanical representation of reality, such as the pictorialist movement.

Military, police, and security forces use photography for surveillance, recognition and data storage.

Photography is used to preserve memories of favorite times, to capture special moments, to tell stories, to send messages, and as a source of entertainment.

Commercial advertising relies heavily on photography and has contributed greatly to its development.