Daguerrotype

Can you find Image evidence of the technique?

When was it first discovered and by whom?

- The daguerreotype was discorvered by louis daguerre.

What is special about the technique?

- The technique is special because the same picture can only be used one time making it creative and unique

 

How does this technique work?

- It's a photographic image allowing no direct transfer of the image onto another light-sensitive medium, as opposed to glass plate or paper negatives. 

Can you find or describe the processes needed to make it work? Maybe illustrate how it is made.

-Its photographed onto a mirror with silver halide which is then rubbed onto leather the process takes around 15-20 minutes.

Can you comment how important this technique has been for the history of photography. For example was it popular and is it still used today? 

- This object was used to create photography. However, it is not used today.