Color Photography. 100 Years from Experiment to Recognition

In 1861, Maxwell proved the principle. A practical method appeared only in 1907 — the Lumière brothers’ Autochrome, slow and fragile. Then came twenty years of failures: Kromogram, Joly, Colorsnap. Eventually, everything was changed by two amateur musicians, frustrated with the quality of color film — and Kodachrome was born. Even then, color remained “unserious” — associated with advertising, magazines, and family albums. It was recognized as art only in 1976, at Eggleston’s exhibition at MoMA, which critics initially tore apart.

Hasselblad – the camera that photographed the Moon

Cinema as a Textbook of Composition. 8 Techniques Every Photographer Should Know

The most popular photographers in the world

Six geniuses, six different directions, one common passion - to stop time and reveal the truth. Their photographs hang in museums, appear on magazine covers, and are preserved in the memory of humanity. These are their stories.

Why should a photographer choose pix.bi?

Creating a website on pix.bi takes about 5 minutes. No programming knowledge is needed - just fill in the prepared fields: title, about yourself, client testimonials, contacts, questions and answers. The platform offers 3 ready-made templates (Classic, Dark, Light), each of which is mobile-friendly.

Apps for Photographers

In 2026, the photographer’s profession is only 30% shooting. The remaining 70% is management, marketing, and endless Reels editing. What now distinguishes a professional from an amateur is not only gear, but also the speed and efficiency of processes.