The William W. Gray House in Grayville, Illinois: Photographs and History
Video: Join fine art photographer Keith Dotson on location at the 1885 mansion of William W. Gray in Grayville, Illinois. Includes photography and history.
Was the Old Stone Wall in Kentucky Built by Native Americans for Ceremonial Reasons?
When I originally photographed an old stone wall on a farm in Kentucky, both the landowner and I assumed it was up to 200 years old and built by a settler. Now we have learned it may be much older.
Sixth-plate Tintype Portrait of Four Brothers
Photographer Keith Dotson Shows a Sixth-plate Tintype Portrait of Four Brothers from His Collection of Antique Photographs.
Keith Dotson’s Photography Newsletter for February 2, 2026
Watch the latest edition of DISPATCH, Keith Dotson's photography newsletter in video format for the date of February 2, 2026
Photo and History of the Preston-Crockett House in Southwestern Virginia
Updated January 24, 2026: Photo and history of the endangered Preston-Crockett House at Seven Mile Ford on I-81 in southwestern Virginia
Black and White Photographs of Abandoned Places in the Arkansas Delta
Join fine art photographer Keith Dotson on a visit to two small towns in the Arkansas Delta. With history and photography.
Dispatch: Keith Dotson’s Photography Newsletter for January 2026
Watch the January 2026 edition of Keith Dotson's monthly photography newsletter (video)
Historic 1895 Portrait of Ship’s Officer Made at Peels Modern Studio in Sydney
Video examination of an 1895 Cabinet Card Portrait of Herm Rummer Duik, who was 3rd Officer of the SS Prinz Regent Luitpold. The photo was taken at Peel's Modern Studio in Sydney.
Looking at an Unframed, Damaged Daguerreotype from the 1840s on a Plate Made by Edward White of New York
My first time ever holding an unframed daguerreotype in my hand I made a rare discovery — or at least it’s the first time I have come across one of these. …