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1. Robert Cornelius: American Pioneer of Photography
2. Early Life and Education
3. Entry into Photography
4. First Daguerreotype Portrait
5. Opening Photo Studios
6. Notable Daguerreotypes

Robert Cornelius: American Pioneer of Photography

Robert Cornelius (1809-1893) was an American pioneer and one of the first photographers in the United States.

Early Life and Education

Born in Philadelphia to a wealthy Dutch immigrant, Cornelius attended a private school where he developed an interest in chemistry.

Entry into Photography

In 1839, he met inventor Joseph Saxton, who commissioned him to silver-plate a daguerreotype plate for the first photograph taken in the United States.

This encounter piqued Cornelius' interest in photography.

First Daguerreotype Portrait

With the assistance of chemist Paul Beck Goddard, Cornelius made advancements in Daguerre's invention by shortening