Nicephore Niepce, born 7 March 1765 was a French inventor, who was interested in creating permanent images using light-sensitive chemicals on metal. Nicephore created the first permanent photographic image using his helliography technique, by using Bitumen of Judea for a light-sensitive coating to metal or glass plates. The coating hardened depending on it's exposure to light. When washed with Lavender oil, only the hard-exposed areas remain, creating a photographic print.
Niepce later partnered with Daguerre to experiment in new advancements following similar principles to create easier and more efficient methods of sun photography. |