History of photography By kathellenrodrigues Period: Jan 6, 1827 to Apr 12, 1999 History of photography Apr 29, 1827 First photograph May 18, 1837 Niepce and Daguerre improved the short Nov 2, 1839 First daguerreotype was created Jun 30, 1841 Calotype was intented May 27, 1861 The first permanent color photo Sep 20, 1888 photographic film was invented Apr 27, 1925 35mm camera was released Jul 14, 1930 Modern flash bulb was invented May 10, 1935 Kodrachrome film was released Dec 21, 1963 polaroid camera appeared Jul 27, 1991 Digital camera was designed