Capturing Light: A Journey Through the History of Photography
Capturing Light: A Journey Through the History of Photography
Learning objective
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Capturing Light: A Journey Through the History of Photography
Learning objective
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will understand key milestones and terms in the history of photography.
What do you already know about the evolution of photography?
Early Beginnings
Photography began in the early 19th century with the camera obscura. Artists used it to trace images.
The Daguerreotype
In 1839, Louis Daguerre introduced the daguerreotype, the first publicly available photographic process.
The Calotype
William Henry Fox Talbot invented the calotype in 1841, enabling multiple copies from a single negative.
Wet Collodion Process
Developed in the 1850s, this process improved exposure times and image quality.
Kodak and Roll Film
In 1888, George Eastman popularised photography with the Kodak camera and roll film.
The Birth of Colour Photography
The first practical colour process, Autochrome, was introduced by the Lumière brothers in 1907.
Digital Revolution
The late 20th century saw the rise of digital photography, transforming the medium completely.
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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
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