The word photography was first used by the scientist Sir John Herschel in 1839. It is based on the Greek words phos (light) October 24, 2022 by Mike Temko and graphos (writing). Famous Words of Inspiration..."From the moment I picked your book up until I laid it down I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend reading it." Groucho Marx — Click here for more from Groucho Marx