William Henry Fox Talbot

William Henry Fox Talbot was a pioneering British scientist and inventor, best known for developing the photographic process in the early 19th century. He created the calotype, an early method of producing photographic images on paper using light-sensitive chemicals, which allowed multiple copies to be made from a single image. His work laid foundational principles for modern photography, transforming visual documentation and art. Talbot's innovations occurred around the 1830s and 1840s, and his contributions remain crucial to the history of visual technology.