Photography history

Photography’s history started when people discovered they could project images using a dark room or make certain substances change when exposed to light. In the 18th century, Johann Schulze and Thomas Wedgwood experimented with light-sensitive materials, but their results didn’t last. In 1826, Nicéphore Niépce managed to fix an image using a camera, but it took a very long time.

The real breakthrough came in 1839 when Louis Daguerre introduced the daguerreotype, a process that made photography practical. Around the same time, William Fox Talbot developed the calotype, offering an alternative way to make multiple prints.

As time went on, new processes like the collodion method and the use of roll films made photography more convenient and accessible. In the mid-20th century, color photography became widespread.

The 1990s saw a big change with the arrival of digital cameras, replacing film. This made taking pictures much easier, and as technology improved, cameras became standard in smartphones. Now, everyone around the world takes and shares photos daily, marking a huge shift in how we capture moments. The journey of photography has been a series of discoveries and innovations, from the early experiments to the digital age we live in today.