The timeline of photography By feixa Jan 22, 1826 first photograph Period: Jan 22, 1826 to Jan 22, 1837 first photograpy May 22, 1837 first daguerotipe. Jan 22, 1839 Niepce and Daguere improved the short exposure time (30 minutes). Jan 22, 1841 Caloguerreotipe Jan 22, 1861 The first permanent color photo Jan 22, 1888 Potographic film. Jan 22, 1913 35mm camera Jan 22, 1927 Modern flash bulb Jan 22, 1935 Kodachrome film Jan 22, 1963 Polaroid camera. Jan 22, 1968 A photo of the earth taken from the moon. Jan 22, 1991 Digital camera.