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# A Brief History of Photography

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July 9, 2015

Ever wonder where it all began for photography? The exact origins of photography are unclear as it dates back over a millennium – amazing! While there are many nitty gritty details to photography’s timeline, we’ve put together a handy photography infographic to satisfy your curiosity. Take a stroll through a brief history of photography below!

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It’s incredible to see how far this technology has come since the origins of photography around 390 BCE! This infographic only covers a brief history of photography, but if you’re looking for in-depth details read more on [photography’s history](https://www.britannica.com/technology/photography).

Photography has gone through several trends over the years, including the recent popularity of photo booth rentals for corporate or social events! Planning an event? Take a look at some of these [unique events where you can set up a photo booth](https://blog.tapsnap.net/blog/unique-events-where-you-can-set-up-a-photo-booth).

Now that we’ve seen how far photographic technology has come, we’re excited to see how photography evolves next!

Happy clicking,

TapSnap

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