Michael Mosley, Cassie Newland and Mark Miodownik describe the scientific achievements of Nicephore Niepce. He is thought of as the father of photography for he took the first photograph in 1826.

However, researchers dedicated to preserving the history of photography have studied Niépce's notes and now report that it would have actually taken several days of exposure to capture the image.

The invention of photography by Nicephore Niepce. video The invention of photography by Nicephore Niepce A description of the major scientific invention of the first photograph by Nicephore Niepce ...