Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

talbotype

noun

/ˈtælboʊˌtaɪp/

Definition

A photographic process invented by William Henry Fox Talbot that involves the use of a salted paper negative to produce positive images.

Examples

The talbotype method was a precursor to modern photography.
Many early photographers experimented with the talbotype technique to improve image clarity.
Using a talbotype, photographers could make multiple copies of the same image.

Meaning

Talbotype refers to a method of photography that creates images from negatives, specifically the technique that uses paper coated with light-sensitive chemicals to capture photographs.