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Portrait photographers studio, c1880
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Portrait photographers studio, c1880
Portrait photographers studio, c1880. The photographer, with his head under a black cloth, is focusing on his sitter. He is using a plate camera on a tripod. The inverted image of the sitter can be seen on the ground glass screen at the back. The bellows allowed the distance between lens and plate to be adjusted during focusing. From Physics in Pictures by Theodore Eckardt. (London, c1880)
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Camera Chromolithograph Daylight Exposure Lens Oxford Science Archive Photographer Photographers Studio Plate Camera Portraiture Pot Plant Potted Plant Screen Tripod
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This print takes us back to the late 19th century, immersing us in the world of portrait photography. The scene depicts a Victorian-era photographer's studio, where a male photographer can be seen diligently working with his sitter. With his head concealed under a black cloth, he focuses intently on capturing the perfect shot using a plate camera mounted on a sturdy tripod. The image of the sitter is inverted and visible on the ground glass screen at the rear of the camera. This innovative technique allowed photographers to adjust their focus by manipulating the distance between lens and plate using bellows. The studio is bathed in natural daylight streaming through large windows, creating an ideal setting for portraiture. Amidst this professional setup, we notice a potted plant adding a touch of nature to the otherwise technical environment. The attention to detail extends beyond just capturing human subjects; it encompasses every aspect of composition. This chromolithograph print from Theodore Eckardt's "Physics in Pictures" offers us an intriguing glimpse into both artistry and scientific advancements during this era. It reminds us that even in our modern age of digital photography, there is something timeless about these early photographic techniques that continue to captivate our imagination today.
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