Photography By Pere Galceran Jan 23, 1826 First photo First photograph: View from the window. Jan 23, 1837 Daguerreotype Jan 23, 1839 Niepce and Daguerre Niepce and Daguerre improved the short exposure time (30 minutes). Jan 23, 1841 Calotype Jan 23, 1861 Color photo The first permanent color photo. Jan 23, 1889 Photographic film