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Photography is the process of making pictures by means of the action of light. Light patterns reflected or emitted from objects are recorded onto a sensitive medium or storage chip through a timed exposure. The process is done through mechanical, chemical or digital devices known as cameras.

The word comes from the Greek words φως phos ("light"), and γραφις graphis ("stylus", "paintbrush") or γραφη graphê, together meaning "drawing with light" or "representation by means of lines" or "drawing." Traditionally the product of photography has been called a photograph. The term photo is an abbreviation; many people also call them pictures. In digital photography, the term image has begun to replace photograph. (The term image is traditional in geometric optics.)

Photographic image-forming devices


Most commonly a camera or camera obscura is the image forming device and photographic film or a digital storage card is the recording medium, although other methods are available. For instance, the photocopy or xerography machine forms permanent images but uses the transfer of static electrical charges rather than photographic film, hence the term electrophotography. The rayographs published by Man Ray in 1922 are images produced by the shadows of objects cast on the photographic paper, without the use of a camera. Objects can be placed directly on the glass of a scanner to produce pictures digitally.

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3D Center of Art and Photography - A non-profit center for 3D stereoscopic art and photography in Portland, Oregon. Provides exhibitions of the world's best stereoscopic art and photography in addition to historical displays and workshops to teach techniques used.

Agfa Photo-Historama, Cologne - One of the world's greatest collections, parts of the Foto-Historama are made accessible to the public in a series of changing exhibitions and special presentations.

Alinari Photo Archive and Picture Museum - Alinari, the world's oldest photographic archive includes a picture library, a photo museum, an exhibtion space, a conservation laboratory and an editorial office.
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Australian Centre for Photography - Non-profit organization that promotes contemporary photomedia-based art. Includes details of exhibitions, workshops, archives, membership program, volunteer opportunities and contact information. Located in Paddington, New South Wales.
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Belfast Exposed Photography - Belfast Exposed is a photographic resource, archive and gallery. Based in Belfast city centre’s it remains Northern Ireland’s only dedicated photography gallery.
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Blue Sky Gallery - Information on the exhibitions and publications of this non-profit space dedicated to contemporary photography, plus how to submit work for an exhibition.

500 California Museum of Photography - Features contemporary exhibitions, digital and web art online and a vast historical photograph collection. Located at the University of California Riverside.

Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography - Exhibits the work of Canadian photographers. The museum's permanent collection includes over 158,000 images. Located in Ottawa.
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Center for Creative Photography - A research center and museum at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Includes public print viewing from the collection, a research archive, library, and changing exhibitions.

Fotomuseum Winterthur - Art museum for photography and photographic media. Web site in German and English, with information on exhibitions and other programs.

Fox Talbot Museum of Photography - British museum which commemorates the life and work of William Henry Fox Talbot through exhibitions of new and historical photography.

Friends of Photography - Ansel Adams Center - Organization founded by Ansel Adams, now defunct, though the web site remains open.
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George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film - Collects and interprets images, films, and equipment in the disciplines of photography and motion picture.

Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation - The Foundation was created to preserve the independence and keep alive the spirit of Henri Cartier Bresson's work. To maintain this exceptional heritage in France which will be inalienable and open to visitors.

Houston Center for Photography - Non-profit gallery specializing in photography as an art form. Supports emerging and mid-career artists, and promotes the study of photography.
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International Center of Photography - Hours and membership information, exhibition guide and previews, catalogs, museum shop.

Johnson-Shaw Stereoscopic Museum - Museum of stereographic photography and repository for the products of the Keystone View Company.
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Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts - Features work from all countries from 1900 to the present. Includes opening hours, admission fees, directions and contact form. Located in Japan.
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Le Musée Niépce - Photography museum in Chalon sur Saône, France. Exhibitions, collections, news and bookshop.

Life in a Lens - A museum of photography dedicated to promoting the general history of the subject to people from all walks of life. Derbyshire, UK.
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Light Work - Non-profit gallery presenting new work by contemporary photographers. Site provided information on exhibitions, residency program, and the journal Contact Sheet.

Macleay Museums - The University of Sydney's collection contains works by Australian and international photographers, including Harold Cazeneaux, Roger Fenton, and Negretti and Zambra.

Moscow House of Photography - The Moscow House of Photography is the only Russian Museum, which has chosen the strategy of festivals and broad scale projects. The Moscow House of Photography maintains a large collection of old and contemporary Russian photographic masterpieces, as well as a library of photographic books.

Musee de l'Elysee Lausanne - English language page for this museum of photography, with address, phone number, and hours plus links to online exhibitions and information about programs and services, including a bookshop.
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Museum of Photographic Arts - Information about the museum's history, collections, exhibitions, films, and programs.

Museum of photography Šechtl and Voseček In Tábor, Czech Republic - Three generations of the Šechtl family have been photographically recording life in Tábor for the past 140 years. Over thirteen thousand glass plate negatives have been preserved, from the years 1864 to 1940.
Meta Description: [ Private museum of historical photography in Tábor, Czech Republic with on-line archive of over 10000 photos. Regular exhibits presents mainly photographs from the Šechtl and Voseček archive (dated from 1860). ]

Nara City Museum of Photography - Japanese museum featuring the collection of the entire body of works by photographer Taikichi Irie. Also includes photography by many other artists.

National Museum of Photography, Film and Television - Comprehensive site covering the permanent collections, current exhibitions, access and opening hours, events, educational programmes, and IMAX cinema schedule.
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Netherlands Photo Archive - Founded in 1982 to preserve and present Dutch photography. Site offers links to collections, exhibitions, projects, and news.
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PCPA, Pacific Center for Photographic Arts is a photography museum, gallery, and education center - PCPA's site states our non-profit mission as a center for photography and lists upcoming photography exhibitions, events, classes, workshops and parties.
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500 Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History - Dedicated to the preservation, presentation and education of the history of photography. Includes details of the collection, a visitor's guide, educational programs and membership information and directions to the location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

Presentation House Gallery - Information on the exhibitions and events of this Canadian non-profit spaced dedicated to presenting photography by contemporary artists.
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Royal Photographic Society - Site of one of the earliest photographic organizations, offering information on its history, exhibitions, and programs, a book store, and links to related sources.
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Russian Photo Museum - Museum of Russian art and documentary photography, with works by Karelin and Dmitriyev, as well as 27 other photographers represented.

Sacramento Valley Photographic Art Center - Non-profit photography gallery to promote photography as a fine art form and provide photographic education by displaying fine art photographs of contemporary and historic photographers.
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Sherman Hines Museum of Photography - Features the work and artifacts from photographers Sherman Hines, Macaskill, Notman, and Karsh. Located in Liverpool, Nova Scotia.

Southeast Museum of Photography - Information about the SMP's exhibitions, membership, and store, plus teaching guides used to integrate its programs into the curriculum of the Daytona Beach Community College.

Tampa Gallery of Photographic Arts - Information on past and forthcoming exhibits, events, and workshops.
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The Center for Photography at Woodstock - Information about the exhibitions, workshops, publications, artist residencies, collection, and other programs of this non-profit gallery dedicated to photography.

The Finnish Museum of Photography - Mini-site in English gives information on the museum and its programs, plus address, hours, and a list of services. Large site in Finnish offers extensive information on cultural programs in Finland.

The Friends of Alice Austen House, Inc. - A museum concerning the photographer, her life, and work. Includes museum information, events, and exhibits.
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The Museum of Contemporary Photography - Located at Columbia College, Chicago. The site presents links to the museum's exhibitions, publications, and collections, as well as to membership and contact information.

The Photographic Resource Center at Boston University - Information on the exhibitions and programs of this non-profit gallery, as well as links to several internet-based exhibitions.

UCR/ California Museum of Photography - An off-campus department of the University of California, Riverside, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Located in Downtown Riverside, the museum promotes understanding of photography and related media through collection, research, exhibition and instruction.
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