Although the beginning of the 19th century saw  photography progress and grow, it was an expensive art and with printing only available on wet plates to begin with it was not a easy art used in the average household and was left to the professionals.
Photography progressed more rapidly towards the end of the 19th century as transparent film was invented in 1889 'EASTMAN American Film' by company 'Eastman dry plates' which was founded by George Eastman (who invented the first dry plates with gelatin emulsion) and his partner Henry A Strong.
     Photography did not become popular in the average household until the release of  the 'Brownie' camera 1n 1900 depsite the devlopment throughout the 19th century.

Kodak's release of the Brownie camera made it possible financially for virtually anyone to take up photography as a hobby.
The camera was marketed for £1 and it was only around 15 cent per roll of film.
The Brownie was a big revelation in the photography world as before this point amateur photography was non existent virtually.