Photography refers to the art, hobby, or profession of taking photographs, and later on developing and printing the film or processing the digitized array image. It is the science of producing pictures by the action of light. Photography, method of picture making developed in the early 19th century, based on principles of light, optics, and chemistry. Photographs serve as scientific evidence, conveyers of news, historical documents, works of art, and records of family life.

The word "Photography", comes from the Greek words phos (`light`), and graphis (`paintbrush`), together meaning `drawing with light`. Photography is an art and a science that has evolved with times and there is much more to it than what appears by a mere click of the camera. Right since the ancient ages when it started, photography has given a chance to the people to travel in the past and re-live thoese memorable moments. Technological evolution and tedious experiments have given a boost to the evolution of photography with respect to its uses and functions.

Photographs are produced using film, cameras, and lenses. Millions of people around the world own cameras and enjoy taking pictures; every year more than 10 billion exposures are made with still cameras. Various photographic technologies have evolved since the medium`s invention. The photographer makes his choice of what subject to include, or not, through a number of means. He starts with whatever nature has placed in front of him. His task as an artist is to remove the subject, which does not compliment his vision. This is even the case when so-called documentary photography is being done.

Taking a photograph is inherently an exercise in editorial decision-making. A photographer firstly has to position his camera and also make a proper choice of the lens. Together, these allow the photographer to determine the perspective of the subject. The use of camera or lens movements, such as tilts, swings and rising or falling film and lens standards permits a further range of control. Later, whether in the electronic or the chemical darkroom, the next stage of exclusion takes place.

Photography however, is going through an exciting and often controversial transition period. Today, photography has acquired a completely different meaning as many traditional film photographers are beginning to explore the new capabilities made possible with digital cameras; It`s no longer just about pressing a button on the top of the camera, it`s much more to do with multimedia, visual imagery, webcams, video calling and many other innovations. Thus, the traditional aspects such as the fundamental techniques and lens equipment have remained the same, however others are markedly different; Photographers using digital equipment now have previously unattainable control over noise levels, dynamic range and color accuracy.

Also, where a few years ago, photography was regarded more as a hobby, today it has come to be a highly lucrative career for the self initiated. Before some years, taking up photography as a career option was not considered as a high prestige job, but nowadays, with the rise of mass communication, media, and technology, photography has gained importance. The requirements for having a career in photography include visual imagination, aesthetic sense, an eye for detail and composition, and creativity. The specialization options include portrait photography, food, press photography, industrial photography, nature, wildlife, sports and fashion or advertisement photography.

History of Photography
Modern photography began in the 1820s with the first permanent photographs. However, the practice of photography in India, started during the colonial period, when the westerners brought this art and this art has progressed a lot more after that period.

Landscape Photography
It refers to a wide range of photography taken outdoors, which displays the natural scenery or landscapes, like wildlife, plants and close-ups of natural scenes and textures. Landscape photography concentrates a lot on the aesthetic value of the photo than other photography genres.

Wedding Photography
Making a wedding day special, depends a lot on the type of photographer a host has chosen. Hiring a perfect photographer for the perfect day, goes a long way in making the wedding day special and even charishing the same, for the rest of one`s life!