Photography  generally refers to a popular form of photography used to chronicle history and historical events as well as events or environments important and relevant to everyday life. It is usually  taken as professional  photojournalism or real-life reporting, but can also be an  amateur , artistic or academic pursuit.

Introduction to Photography:

Photography is the art of capturing light with a camera, usually via a digital sensor or film, to create an image. With the right camera equipment, you can even photograph wavelengths of light invisible to the human eye, including UV, infrared, and radio.

The first permanent photograph was captured in 1826 (some sources say 1827) by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France. It shows the roof of a building lit by the sun. You can see it reproduced below: