History of Photography By SoleRo98 Period: Mar 1, 1820 to Mar 1, 2013 History of photography Mar 1, 1827 First photography was taken in 8h by Niepce Mar 1, 1837 Daguerre and Niepce improved the short exposure time (30') Mar 1, 1839 First daguerreotype was created by Daguerre and Niepce. Mar 1, 1841 Calotype was created by William Henry Fax Talbot Mar 1, 1861 First permanent color photo was taken by James Maxwell. Mar 4, 1888 35mm camera was released by George Eastman Kodak Mar 4, 1925 Photographic film was invented. Mar 4, 1935 Kodrachrome film was released. Mar 4, 1963 Polaroid camera appeared by Edwin Land. Mar 4, 1991 Digital camera was invented by Steve Sasson.