history of photography By Marta roca Period: Mar 1, 1800 to Mar 1, 2013 history of photography Mar 1, 1827 First photo Mar 1, 1837 First daguerreotype was created Mar 1, 1839 Niepce and Daguerre Improved the short exposure time Mar 1, 1841 calotype was invented Mar 1, 1861 first colour photograph Mar 1, 1888 Kodachrome film was released Mar 1, 1931 Modern flash bulb Mar 1, 1935 Photographic films Mar 1, 1948 polaroid camera Mar 1, 1963 Digital camera was designed Mar 1, 1991 35mm camera