Visual culture changes portrait photography

This thesis comprehensively analyses portrait photography in the context of visual culture. The research reviews the historical origins and technical evolution of photography, particularly with the rise of the digital age. The study explores in depth the aesthetic, technical and cultural aspects of portrait photography, discussing the impact of digital echnologies on this art form and the transformation in forms of creativity. In addition, the psychological and social effects of portrait photography on the individual and society, visual signification processes and their role in visual culture are discussed. The thesis emphasises the importance of portrait photography in visual culture and the need to develop an in-depth understanding of this field. This study examines in detail the historical and technical evolution of photography, the effects of the digital age and the transformation in the aesthetic, technical and cultural aspects of portrait photography in order to understand the place of portrait photography in visual culture and to guide future research. The research addresses the psychological and social effects of photography on the individual and society, visual signification processes and their role in visual culture, and aims to contribute to future research by emphasising the importance of portrait photography in this field.