History of Photography By abergua Jan 15, 1826 First photography: view from the window The first photography of the world, and was taken for Niepce. Period: Jan 23, 1826 to Jan 23, 1994 History of Photography Jan 23, 1837 Daguerrotype The first daguerrotype, an was invented for Joseph Daguerre. Jan 23, 1839 Niepce and Daguerre improved the short exposure time. Jan 23, 1841 Calotype was invented. Jan 23, 1861 The first permanent color photo Jan 23, 1888 Handheld camera Jan 23, 1889 Photographic film. Jan 23, 1900 The first mass market camera. Jan 23, 1913 35 mm camera. Jan 23, 1927 Modern flash bulb. Jan 23, 1935 Kodrachrome film. Jan 23, 1963 Polaroid camera. Jan 23, 1968 A photo of the earth taken of the moon. Jan 23, 1991 Digital camera.