History of Photography

André Kertész (1894–1985) was a Hungarian-born photographer known for his significant contributions to the field of photography, particularly in the areas of street photography...

German photographer Heinrich Hoffman made a series of nine photographs of his friend, fledgling politician Adolf Hitler as he practiced his public speaking histrionics. The...

Dorothea Lange's profound impact on documentary photography and portraiture is indisputable, as her work transcended the confines of mere images to become a vehicle...

The new Photography Gallery at the State Library of New South Wales opened with an exhibition called "Shot" which featured 400 photographs by 200...

The State Library of New South Wales has launched a groundbreaking exhibition within its newly unveiled underground Photography Gallery. This remarkable showcase, appropriately called...

Captain Augustin Lucas (1804-1854), a visiting French naval officer, is credited with capturing the first photograph in Australia in 1841. His daguerreotype of Bridge...

The earliest surviving photograph known to have been taken in Australia is believed to be a daguerreotype portrait of Dr. William Bland, created by...

Commercial photography officially began in Australia on 12 December, 1842, when George Baron Goodman opened his 'Daguerreotype Gallery' on the rooftop of Sydney's then...

The invention of the daguerreotype, one of the earliest forms of photography, is attributed to the French artist and inventor Louis Daguerre. His journey...

The earliest forms of photography, heliographs and daguerreotypes, produced many historically significant images in their early years. Some of these important early photographs include: First...