When was the daguerreotype process invented?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Daguerreotypist
The daguerreotype process was invented in 1839 by Louis Daguerre, a French artist and photographer. This early photographic technique involved exposing a silver-plated copper sheet to iodine vapor, creating a light-sensitive surface. After exposure in a camera, the image was developed using mercury vapor and fixed with a salt solution, marking a significant advancement in photography.