Here’s the First Photograph of a Human Being, and How the Scene Has Changed From 180 Years Ago
This post was originally published on this siteA lot has changed in Paris since the first photograph showing a human being was taken on its […]
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Robert Doisneau: An Oblique Look in Front of the Romi’s Shop, Rue de Seine, Paris
This post was originally published on this siteThese images are from iconic French photographer Robert Doisneau. Amongst the photographs is the famous series of the […]
40 Rare and Fascinating Early Film Stills From 1910s Silent Movies
This post was originally published on this siteA film still (sometimes called a publicity still or a production still) is a photograph taken on or […]
25 Adorable Candid Photographs of Weddings From Between the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this site The formality of the early 1950s gave way to fun, hip, simpler silhouettes of the 1960s and […]
The Harsh Realities of Apartheid-Era South Africa Through a Black South African’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-1960s, photojournalist Ernest Cole undertook a dangerous mission—to produce a volume of photographs that would reveal […]
Rare and Amazing Photos From Behind the Scenes of 1982 Science Fiction Film "Blade Runner"
This post was originally published on this siteNow it’s common practice for Hollywood’s major studios to release not only photos from behind the scenes, but […]
The Weird and Wacky in Early 20th Century Photography
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Kodak created the snapshot camera, amateurs and hobbyists entertained themselves by photographing their everyday lives. Pet photography […]
40 Vintage Portraits of Extremely Handsome Victorian Men With Mustache
This post was originally published on this siteTo the Victorian gentleman, a hairy upper lip was an essential accessory. The mustache was an affectation the […]
Fascinating Stories Behind 19 Stunning Portraits Taken by Julia Margaret Cameron in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJulia Margaret Cameron was a British photographer. She became known for her portraits of celebrities of the time, […]
36 Stunning Hand Colored Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Japan From Between the 1870s and 1880s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre introduced photography to the public in 1839 it generated much interest and excitement. But for […]
This Stunning Modern Looking Portrait of Annie Philpot Was Taken by the Victorian Lady Julia Margaret Cameron in 1864
This post was originally published on this siteCameron made this portrait of Annie Philpot, the daughter of a family friend in January 1864, just one […]
The Scandal of Simone Silva Exposed Herself Topless in the Arms of Robert Mitchum During the 1954 Cannes Film Festival
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1954 during the Cannes Film Festival, the English starlet Simone Silva exposed herself topless in the arms […]
The First Color Photographs of Hanoi, ca. 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Sword Lake, the Temple of Literature with primitive dirt roads or the girls in brassiere are very […]
25 of the Best in Worst Album Covers
This post was originally published on this siteFrom big-haired country gospel to foreign language classics to good ol’ rock’n’roll, these funny and iconic examples of […]
Oddly Strange! Awkwardly Funny Family Photos From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteAh, the ’80s — a time when men were poodles, and women were also poodles. As these hilarious […]
18 Amazing Mugshots of Sacramento’s Men and Women From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMurder and mayhem have long fascinated photographers and film aficionados, and are also inextricably linked with collectors of […]
Beautiful Photos of Kirsten Dunst As a Cheerleader in 1995
This post was originally published on this siteActress Kirsten Dunst has been a star since she was just 12 years of age when she played […]
Interesting Vintage Photos of People Posing With Big Cameras From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the old days (19th century and very early 20th century) almost all cameras were large format cameras. […]
20 Gorgeous Vintage Photos of a Young Martha Stewart From Her Modeling Career in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore she was the queen of American home life, Martha Stewart was a model. Stewart began modeling at […]
Best Friends Forever: 17 Adorable Before and After Family Photos of Dogs and Their Humans Growing Up Together
This post was originally published on this siteWhether you get a puppy or adopt an older dog, they quickly become just like another member of […]
Americans in Paris: Solita Solano and Djuna Barnes in "Café Le Dome", 1925
This post was originally published on this siteSolita Solano (1888–1975, an American writer, poet and journalist) and Djuna Barnes (1892–1982, an American writer and artist) […]
18 Awkward Family Studio Portraits of the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteCringe at the forced poses, bad hair, and matching outfits–all prompting us to look at our own families […]
50 Candid Vintage Photographs of People With Their Cameras From the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this sitePhotography was a popular hobby in the 1950s and ’60s. Many people owned a basic camera, often a […]
Old School Bad Girls: Female Criminals Caught Smiling in Their Mugshots in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen criminals are arrested and charged with a crime, their mugshot reveals more than a police report can. […]
36 Early Photo Strips of Edwardian People in the 1900s and 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteLong before photo booths gained popularity, these people had their interesting photo strips from the early 20th century. […]