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Professional Photographers of America has a long and storied history, dating all the way back to 1869. Take a look at the history of PPA, from our photography association's founding in 1869 to the present!
The Professional Photographers of America, as it is known today, was officially founded in April 1880 as the Photographers Association of America, Inc., [4] by members of the Chicago Photographic Association and the former National Photographic Association.
From documentary pioneers who captured the struggles and triumphs of American life to innovative artists who pushed the boundaries of photographic expression, these photographers have made significant contributions to the art form.
Mar 10, 2017 · The catalogue for this exhibition notes that early American photography was modeled on British precedents. In what ways did that influence stretch across the Atlantic?
- Jackie Mansky
Feb 17, 2017 · One estimate says that we human beings will take a total of 1.3 trillion photographs in 2017 alone. While today we might take one or two pictures each day, most people living in the mid-1800s would have had their picture taken once or twice in their entire lifetime.
If you have an old 19th century photograph with the name (and sometimes the address) of the photographer or photography studio on the back, you can research that photographer and/or studio. You will usually be able to find information on it online, or by calling the area’s local historical society, archives, or genealogy library.
Sep 19, 2006 · Frances "Fannie" Benjamin Johnston was one of the earliest American female photographers and photojournalists. [Group of young women studying plants in normal school, Washington, D.C.] (1899)...
