Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Nicéphore Niépce's First Permanent Photograph

In 1825, French inventor Nicéphore Niépce achieved a major milestone in photography by creating the first known permanent photograph from nature. Utilizing a camera obscura, he captured an image on a pewter plate coated with a light-sensitive material. This groundbreaking achievement was a pivotal moment in the evolution of photography, laying the groundwork for future technological advancements and establishing photography as a crucial tool in art, science, and documentation.