How has photgraphy changed the world

It has provided a visual record that attempts to show the history of a time and place. Photographers found eary on that some scenes sold better than others and began to "stage" their shots instead of just shooting from the best angle. Photomanipulation soon came into vogue and we now have all kinds of digital enhancement and morphing available. For a brief moment in time it accurately told a story. and now when we want we can actuely lookkind of back inime and remember the pasted