Once it was announced, why was photography such an instant s…

Once it was announced, why was photography such an instant success, particularly as a portrait medium? Discuss portrait methods available before photography, which photographic methods were used for portraits, and some of the major early portrait photography practitioners.

Once it was announced, why was photography such an instant s…

Once it was announced, why was photography such an instant success, particularly as a portrait medium? Discuss portrait methods available before photography, the two main photographic process used for portraits in the 1800’s, and name two of the major portrait photographers/studios (in the 1800’s).