The Photographer S Source

10 Must Reads: History of Photography From Original Sources is not just another book on the history of photography. Based entirely on original sources of the time, it reflects the energy, excitement and passion which the invention and development of photography evoked in its most innovative and experimental period during the years 1840-1900. At the outset, Henry Fox Talbot diffidently introduces photography to the world in his "little work now presented to the public." While just 45 years later photographer P H Emerson launches his polemic arguing that photography is an art form in its own right. These texts take us on a fascinating journey into the studios of some of the leading nineteenth-century European photographers. They confront us with examples of - and the thinking behind - some of the earliest examples of street photography; and underscore the sheer complexity and difficulty of taking and making photographs at the time. And along the way we are treated to fascinating, unique descriptions of the workings of photographic studios of the period - from the largest, most successful commercial operations, to specialist studios in such places as museums and prisons.

An alphabetic listing of the major photographers in the collection incorporates information about research materials and makes Original Sources the most comprehensive guide to one of photography's unique repositories."--BOOK JACKET.

A leading name in photography has compiled an unparalleled, annotated catalogue of up-to-date information for anyone working with cameras, photography, or film. Photos throughout.

Inspired Photography is packed with creative ideas to enable any photographer - from enthusiast to professional - to push their work in new directions. Divided into actions, city scenes, the great outdoors, inspiring images and photographic subjects, the book describes 189 sources of inspiration that stimulate creativity and help photographers get more from their passion. You'll discover: - New subjects to shoot in the city, the countryside, the center, and the suburbs. - Original ideas to build on and personalize. - Long-term projects that will keep you and your photography inspired for months. - Quick ideas for instant photographic fun. - Concepts, styles, approaches and techniques that you've never considered with suggestions to get started and resources for further research. - And much, much more. Filled with practical suggestions and exciting ideas, Inspired Photography helps to keep your explorations in photography fresh, challenging and always creative.

This volume combines some of the most influential published research in this emerging field with newly commissioned essays on the issues, problems and lessons involved in collaborating museums and source communities. Focusing on museums in the UK, North America and the Pacific, the book highlights three areas which demonstrate the new developments most clearly: the museum as field site or 'contact zone' - a place which source community members enter for purposes of consultation and collaboration visual repatriation - the use of photography to return images of ancestors, historical moments and material heritage to source communities exhibition case studies - these are discussed to reveal the implications of cross-cultural and collaborative research for museums, and how such projects have challenged established attitudes and practices. As the first overview of its kind, this collection will be essential reading for museum staff working with source communities, for community members involved with museum programmes, and for students and academics in museum studies and social anthropology.