William H. Fox Talbot

William H. Fox Talbot was a 19th-century British scientist and pioneer in photography. He invented the calotype process around 1841, which used paper coated with chemicals to create multiple photographic copies from a single negative. This innovation helped lay the foundation for modern photographic techniques. Talbot’s work made it easier to produce and reproduce images, significantly advancing visual documentation and art. His contributions are considered crucial in the development of photographic technology, earning him recognition as one of the earliest and most influential figures in the history of photography.