Fotografii

Fotografii are images created by recording light to produce a visual representation of a moment, place, or subject. In Romanian usage the word describes both the medium of photography and individual pictures; the term derives from Greek roots meaning “drawn with light.”

Historically, photographs emerged in the 19th century with processes such as the daguerreotype and calotype, followed by albumen prints and gelatin silver prints. The transition from chemical to digital imaging in the late 20th century transformed production, storage, and distribution of fotografii.

Fotografii span many genres: portrait, landscape, documentary and photojournalism, street photography, architectural and scientific imaging. They may be used for personal memory, artistic expression, journalism, research, or archival records.

The practice includes decisions about composition, lighting, exposure, focus, and post-processing, which ranges from simple corrections to creative manipulation. Ethically, photographers consider consent, representation, and the potential impact of their images, particularly in documentary contexts.

Preservation of fotografii involves proper handling, physical storage conditions for prints and negatives, and digital archiving practices, including redundant backups and standardized metadata. As technology advances, workflows continue to evolve, enabling higher resolution capture, new display formats, and broader access to photographic works through online platforms, museums, and educational programs.