History of photography By AlbertPF Feb 28, 1827 First photogaphy It was a 8h photo. It was taken by Joseph Nisemptore. Period: Feb 28, 1827 to Feb 28, 2013 History of photography Feb 28, 1837 the first daguerrotype was created by Louis Daguerre Feb 28, 1839 Niepce and Daguerre improved the short expositure time ( 30 min ) Feb 28, 1841 Calotype was invented by William Henry Fox Feb 28, 1861 The first permanent colour photo by Jame Clerk Feb 28, 1888 Photographic film was invented by George Eastman Feb 28, 1898 35mm camerawas released Feb 28, 1925 Modern flash bulb was invented Feb 28, 1935 Kodrachrome film was released by Edwin Lard Feb 28, 1963 Polaroid camera apeared Feb 28, 1991 Digital camera was designed by Breners-Lee