World Photography Day - Robert Cornelius

Stunning Rubik’s cube mosaic of Robert Cornelius created on World Photography Day.

World Photography Day is celebrated every year on August 19 to honor the art, science, and history of photography. It encourages people worldwide to express themselves and share their stories through the lens. The day recognizes the power of photographs to capture moments, emotions, and cultures across generations.

Robert Cornelius, an American photographer, is credited with taking the world’s first self-portrait (selfie) in 1839. His pioneering work marked a historic moment in photography, inspiring the evolution of this creative art form. World Photography Day pays tribute to visionaries like him who transformed how we see and remember the world.