History of Photography
Photography didn’t just appear overnight. It grew step by step, with pioneers pushing the boundaries of what was possible. Each invention not only changed how we capture the world but also shaped how we see it.
1826 – First Photograph
Nicéphore Niépce creates the first permanent photograph using a camera obscura.
1839 – Daguerreotype
Louis Daguerre introduces the daguerreotype process, marking the birth of practical photography.
1888 – Kodak Camera
George Eastman launches the Kodak camera, making photography accessible to the public.
1925 – Leica 35mm
The Leica I becomes the first commercially successful 35mm camera, revolutionizing photography.
1975 – First Digital Camera
Kodak engineer Steven Sasson builds the first digital camera prototype.
2008 – Mirrorless Revolution
Panasonic introduces the Lumix G1, the world’s first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.
2017 – iPhone X and the Rise of Mobile Photography
Apple’s iPhone X introduced advanced dual cameras, computational photography, and portrait lighting—marking a new era where smartphones rivaled traditional cameras in quality and creativity.
