George Eastman

Biography

George Eastman born in Waterville, New York, USA was a pioneering inventor, industrialist, and philanthropist whose vision transformed photography, motion pictures, and how the world preserved memories. In 1888, he founded the Eastman Kodak Company and revolutionized photography with roll film and the first Kodak camera, promising: “You press the button, we do the rest.” His innovations made photography simple, affordable, and accessible to families, travelers, artists, and professionals worldw...