History of photography By Roger Uriach Feb 28, 1827 The first photograph It was taken in 8h exposure time Period: Feb 28, 1827 to Feb 28, 2013 The history of photography Feb 28, 1837 Short exposure time L. Daguerre improved short exposure time (30 minutes) Feb 28, 1839 The first daguerretype Feb 28, 1841 Calotype was invented The inventor was William Henrx Fox Talbot Feb 28, 1861 The first color permanant colour photo Feb 28, 1888 Photographic film was invented Feb 28, 1925 35 mm camera was released Feb 28, 1931 Modern flash bulb was invented Feb 28, 1935 Kodrachrome film was released Feb 28, 1963 Polaroid camera appeared Feb 28, 1991 Digital camera was designed