George Eastman enjoyed taking photographs. But in 1877, photography was a complicated process that included chemicals, glass plates, and boxes full of equipment. He decided there had to be an easier way to take pictures. He devoted every spare minute of his time to experimenting with photography. Within a few years, he had created a better way to take pictures. His inventions led to the Eastman Kodak Company. For the first time, a person didn't have to be a professional photographer to take a picture. Eastman's cameras were so simple that even children could use them. His inventions changed American life forever.
