When Did Photography Begin?

This historical video explores the beginnings of photography in the early 19th century. We'll revisit Joseph Nicéphore Niépce's pioneering work in capturing the first permanent photograph using heliography in 1826 or 1827. Learn how this invention marked the start of photography as a means to capture and preserve images. We'll discuss subsequent developments by Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot, who improved the technology, making it more practical and widespread. Understanding when photography began provides insight into its evolution and significance in documenting human history.