In the world of photography, Leica is synonymous with precision and innovation. But beneath its reputation for crafting the finest cameras lies a secret story of courage and compassion. During the...
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Capturing America: The Birth of Modern Photography During the Depression and World War II
In the 1930s and 1940s, as America faced the Great Depression and World War II, photography emerged as a powerful tool for documenting the struggles and resilience of everyday people. Through the...
Carleton Watkins and Mammoth Plate Photography
Carleton Watkins was a well-known American photographer of the mid to late 1800s. Carleton is most famous for his use of mammoth plate photography in photographing Yosemite, as well as the giant...
William Henry Jackson and the Wonders of Yellowstone
William Henry Jackson was a famous American artist and photographer. Most known for his work photographing Yellowstone before anyone else, William proved to the world that the wonders of the natural...
Researching Old Photo Studios to Identify 19th Century Photographs
There are a lot of things you can use as clues in identifying old photographs. Hairstyles, clothing styles, and the type of photograph it is are just a few of them.
How to Use Women’s Clothing to Identify 19th Century Photographs
Clothing styles change over the decades today, just as they have done for centuries. Changing styles is not new. This is good news, because clothing styles can help you identify old photos.
More Photo Identification Tips: Hairstyles of the 19th Century
Do you have old 19th-century photos you can't identify? You can use lots of clues to identify the people in them. Hairstyles are a method that offers powerful clues. Here is how to use them.
Unusual Sources for Finding Old Family Photos
Are you looking for photos of your ancestors and not having much luck? Here are four effective alternative sources you can use to find old photographs.
How to Properly Label Those Photos You Inherited
Genealogists inherit a lot of old photos. Here's how to properly label them.
Mathew Brady: Photographing the Civil War
Have you ever heard of Mathew Brady? If not, he is a name you will want to look into. Because of him & his photographs, we know what the Civil War looked like.
How to Use Google Images to Further Your Genealogy Research
Have you tried using Google Images in your genealogy research? If not, it is something you should try. It can bring you amazing discoveries. Here is how to use it, and why it is such an important...
Identifying Old Photographs: How to Do It and How It Can Help Your Research
Learning how to identify the time period and people in old family photos is an art. It is also a worthy genealogical endeavor. Here's how to do it correctly.
The Science of Aerial Photography in World War I
Aerial photography was no doubt a groundbreaking advance for military commanders. Follow along as we talk about the science of aerial photography in World War I.
Early Photography and the Elderly
The invention of photography leads indirectly to the modern world of genealogy, starting with getting photos done of older relatives. Here are the details.
Unusual Sources for Finding Old Family Photos
Are you looking for photos of your ancestors and not having much luck? Here are four effective alternative sources you can use to find old photographs.