A Workshop with Maureen A. Taylor, The Photo Detective

The Day's Schedule

8:00 - 9:00
Workshop Registration
Arrive early and reunite with old friends over coffee and refreshments.

9:00 - 10:00
Identifying and Dating Family Photographs
An interactive lecture on discovering who's who in your family photographs.  Learn 10 easy steps for naming those unidentified pictures tucked away in shoeboxes.

10:45 - 11:45
Hair-steria:  Celebrities and their Historical Look-Alikes
A fun look at hairstyles in family pictures, Maureen weaves dating clues and interpretation into the comparison of new and old hairstyles.

12:00 - 1:00
Luncheon Buffet

1:15 - 2:15
The Last Muster:  Photographs and Stories from the American Revolution
As unbelievable as it seems, many individuals who participated in the American Revolution lived beyond the advent of photography in 1839.  Learn about the detective work involved in uncovering these "misplaced" pictures.  Hear the stories of the men and women who were members of the first photographed generation.

2:45 - 3:45
Preserving Family Photographs - 1839 to Present
From daguerreotypes to digital imaging dilemmas, this session covers everything from a family photographer needs to know about caring for photographs.  Topics include printing and sharing digital images, and how to safely label grandparents' pictures.