History of photography By soniacastells Jan 20, 1826 First photograph: view from the window Jan 18, 1837 Daguerreotype Jan 19, 1839 Niepce and Daguerre improved the short exposure time (30 minutes) Jan 20, 1841 Calotype Jan 20, 1861 The first permanent color photo. Jan 20, 1889 Photographic film Jan 20, 1900 The first mass market camera Jan 20, 1913 Modern flash bulb Jan 20, 1935 Kodrachrome film Jan 20, 1963 Polaroid camera Jan 20, 1968 A photo of the earth taken from the moon Jan 20, 1991 Digital camera