brine, that is a solution of salt (NaCl) and water, has had numerous uses in photography. In the first system used by Louis Daguerre (1787-1851) brine was used to fix the image on the daguerreotypes in 1839. Estimated basic value: None Go to the Next Entry. Go to the Previous Entry. Return to the Entry List. Return to the Homepage. Search for your Interests. Send us your Comments or Questions.