How did the daguerreotype influence modern photography?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Daguerreotypist
The daguerreotype, introduced in 1839, was the first practical photographic process, capturing detailed images on silver-coated copper plates. Its success established photography as an art form and a means of documentation. The techniques and principles developed during this era laid the groundwork for modern photography, influencing camera design, exposure methods, and the transition to film and digital technologies.