Using today’s Midjourney prompt we are going to generate cute bathtub images - no, not like that!
Photography En-Mass
The mass adoption of photography is a fascinating journey that spans over two centuries. It's a tale of technological advancements, societal changes, and the democratization of image-making.
1. Early Beginnings (1820s-1830s)
- The first permanent photograph was created by Nicéphore Niépce in the 1820s.
- Louis Daguerre introduced the daguerreotype process in 1839, which became the first commercially successful photographic process. However, it was expensive and not easily accessible to the masses.
2. Albumen Prints & Carte de Visite (1850s-1860s)
- The albumen print, which used egg whites to bind photographic chemicals to paper, became the dominant form of photography from the 1850s to the 1890s.
- The Carte de Visite, small portrait photographs mounted on cards, became a sensation in the 1860s, leading to the first real mass adoption of photography.
3. Kodak & the Birth of Amateur Photography (1880s-1900s)
- George Eastman introduced the Kodak camera in 1888 with the slogan "You press the button, we do the rest." This made photography accessible to the general public.
- The Brownie camera, introduced in 1900, was affordable and easy to use, further fueling the mass adoption of photography.
4. Color Photography (1930s-1960s)
- Kodachrome, introduced in the 1930s, was the first widely adopted color film. It allowed everyday people to capture the world in vibrant colors.
5. Instant Photography (1970s)
- Polaroid introduced instant photography, where photos developed right before the user's eyes within minutes of taking the shot.
6. Digital Revolution (1990s-2000s)
- The introduction of digital cameras and the decline in film usage marked a significant shift. Digital cameras became more affordable and user-friendly, leading to an explosion in the number of photographs taken.
- The advent of smartphones with built-in cameras in the 2000s further democratized photography. With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, sharing photos became a daily activity for millions.
7. Modern Era (2010s-Present)
- Photography has become an integral part of daily life for many, with billions of photos taken and shared online every day.
- Advanced technologies like computational photography, found in modern smartphones, allow users to take professional-quality photos without much technical knowledge.
Throughout its history, the mass adoption of photography has been driven by technological innovations that made image-making more accessible and affordable. From being a specialized craft in the 19th century to a ubiquitous activity in the 21st, photography has transformed how we document, share, and perceive our world.
With the help of Midjourney, we are heading to the bathtub to document daily life!
Example Images
Here is what we are going to create….
Midjourney Prompt
So here is the prompt I used:
Base Prompt
[SUBJECT] in the bathtub, soap suds, in the style of [BLACK AND WHITE or COLOR] photography, cute and dreamy, porcelain --ar 3:2
So for the example images, all used dark white and red, the subject was:
Chimpanzee
Duck
Elephant
Hedgehog
Rabbit
What Next?
As always, make the prompt your own and try a little tweak or two.
Alien, Spiderman, Batman, Astronaut, Pennywise ….
And Finally
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