Some of the most distinct photographs of the medium were created during the Victorian era. From spirit photography to cyanotypes, from carte de visite to memento mori, the range of image-making was diverse as it was intense, akin to stars under the night sky.

However, men were often at the forefront in those days, while women could only showcase their talent if they had someone to teach them. For instance, after obtaining guidance from William Henry Fox Talbot, Anna Atkins made the first photobook in the world. Like her, Julia Margaret Cameron is another woman, the pioneer of fine-art portraits, whose photographs have left an indelible mark on the medium. . thephoblographer.com

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