How did the invention of the daguerreotype process in the 19th century impact the accessibility and popularity of photography among the general public?
What were the major differences between early photographic processes, such as the calotype and the daguerreotype, in terms of image quality, production time, and reproducibility?
In what ways did photography influence historical documentation and public opinion during major events or wars, such as the American Civil War or World War I?
How did advancements in camera technology and photographic techniques during the late 19th and early 20th centuries change the role of professional photographers and the art of portrait photography?
What role did women photographers play in the development of photography as an art and profession in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and what challenges did they face in this male-dominated field?
