Kuvaalan
Kuvaalan is a Finnish term used to describe the photography industry or field. The term combines kuva meaning image and ala meaning field or sector, and is commonly used in discussions about work, education and policy affecting imaging professions. In practice, kuvaalan encompasses both creative work such as photographers and videographers and technical services such as lighting, studio operations, printing, and image processing, as well as the distribution of images through agencies, print media, and online platforms.
The field includes still photography, film, photojournalism, and related digital imaging activities. Professionals may work freelance
History: Photography emerged in the 19th century and the kuvaalan expanded with digital technology and the
Contemporary issues: Accessibility and democratization of image making; copyright and licensing; ethical considerations and consent; artificial