The history of #photography The History of Photography Photography, the art and science of capturing images, has evolved dramatically since its inception. Here's a timeline of its key milestones: 1. Early Beginnings Camera Obscura (5th Century BCE): The concept of projecting an image through a small hole was described by Chinese philosopher Mozi and later by Aristotle. It was used for artistic and scientific purposes but could not record images. 2. First Permanent Photograph (1826) Joseph Nicéph