The world’s first permanent photograph. At first glance, it’s quite challenging to make out anything from the photograph above, but that’s actually a view from a window at Joseph Nicéphore Niépce’s estate called Le Gras which is considered by many as the birthplace of photography. It wasn’t until 1952 when photo historian and collector Helmut Gernsheim told the world about the unsung hero of photography through the discovery of the pewter plate that Niépce used for the world’s first photograph. Read more in our articles including "YugaTech #TBT: Point de vue du Gras" and "From Good to Great: 5 Tips to Improve Smartphone Photos".
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Apr 10, 2026The world’s first permanent photograph. At first glance, it’s quite challenging to make out anything from the photograph above, but that’s actually a view from a window at Joseph Nicéphore Niépce’s estate called Le Gras which is considered by many as the birthplace of photography.
It wasn’t until 1952 when photo historian and collector Helmut Gernsheim told the world about the unsung hero of photography through the discovery of the pewter plate that Niépce used for the world’s first photograph.
Our coverage of world's first photograph includes: "YugaTech #TBT: Point de vue du Gras"; "From Good to Great: 5 Tips to Improve Smartphone Photos"; "Facebook Home announced, along with HTC First". Each article provides unique insights and information.