Wilson’s Photographics (1881) – The Most Important Photography Book You’ve Never Heard Of
Video and high-resolution images from the photography book that taught Edward S. Curtis to be a photographer
New Podcast Episode: Edward S. Curtis — the Photographer Native Americans Called ‘the Shadow Catcher’
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, the life and work of photographer Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), who was nicknamed 'the shadow catcher' by Native Americans.
Listing of Historic Photography Magazines with Links to Scanned Issues
A running list of historic photography magazines with their masthead designs and links to scanned online sources where they can be read.
‘Sketchy Experiences,’ Humor from the 1891 Edition of Wilson’s Photographic Magazine
A humorous story from the January, 1891 issue of Wilson's Photographic Magazine about two lovers caught up in the new photo craze, who part ways because they chose different brands of cameras.
British Photographer Christina Broom Circa 1910
Photo and brief biography of Christina Broom, the UK's first female press photographer who shot the women's suffragette marches.
Vintage 1892 Magazine Ad for Bausch & Lomb Photography Lenses
Vintage 1892 magazine ad for Bausch & Lomb photography lenses
Historic British Camera Store Ad Circa 1857
Historic ad for Horne & Thornthwaite's Photographic Establishment in London circa 1857.
All About Albumen Prints
In this article, fine art photographer Keith Dotson takes a deep dive into the history, characteristics, appearance, and process of albumen prints.
How to Make an Albumen Print According to 1857 Directions
Full text of "The Albumen Process" from The Liverpool and Manchester Photographic Journal, published 1857