Just because many of your ancestors lived before the invention of photography doesn’t mean there are no pictures of them. Start your search for portraits and descriptions of pre-photography ancestors with these six sources. Finding a Home for the HollenbergsInternet ArchiveNational Union Catalog of Manuscript CollectionsCatalog of American PortraitsThe Art of Family Watch my YouTube…
The Photo Detective Podcast
Episode 47: Women of the Revolution
What were your revolutionary era female ancestors doing during the war? Our foremothers played crucial roles during the Revolutionary War. They followed their men folk caring for them daily. They kept businesses solvent and farms functioning while their men were away. Most of their contributions are unknown because so many women didn’t speak of their…
Episode 46: Benson Lossing – Revolutionary Traveler
at Crown Point, New York This episode is about one of my historical heroes.–Benson Lossing, who wrote a travelogue of the American Revolution, 75 years after the Battle of Lexington and Concord. It’s possible to follow in his footsteps even today. I did it and you can too. About Maureen Taylor: Maureen is a frequent…
Episode 45: Planning a Vintage Wedding
This 1876 bride dressed in brown corded silk as a fashion statement. Today’s brides wanting a vintage wedding piece together historical details for every aspect of the wedding ceremony and reception. Their inspiration might be a family photo or a family story. In this episode, I discuss wedding planning tips and how they might just…
Episode 44: Vintage Wedding Photos
I have trouble leaving wedding photos in antique shops and so does my guest, Charlotte Sibtain. I love meeting other people passionate about photos. Charlotte is a London based researcher who has a hobby—collecting twentieth-century wedding photos. Her Instagram @Vintageweddingphotos feed features some of the images she’s rediscovered. In this episode we talk about wedding photos, how she started…
Episode 43: Wedding Day Photo Clues
June is for weddings and graduations but sometimes the photo clues get mixed up. In this episode, I’m talking about wedding pictures and how to sort out the evidence. White dresses don’t always signify a wedding sometimes it’s a graduation dress and in other cases, it’s just a summer dress. If the clues in the picture…
Episode 42: Scott Fisher of Extreme Genes
Scott shares his very own quest to find a family photo. Patience and persistence paid off and you won’t believe the twists and turns in this story.
Episode 41: Revolution Place: Where Kids Learn History
In April 2019 I was in Philadelphia with Pam Pacelli Cooper, President of Verissima Productions. We were there to present our films, Revolutionary Voices, at the Museum of the American Revolution. You can find the films on MaureenTaylor.com.
Episode 40: The Dead Pixels Society
Ever wonder where the business of photography is going? That’s the premise of this podcast. Find out why genealogists and image makers are facing the same struggles with managing their pictures. It’s a word that begins with an M.
Episode 39: Finding Identity and Connection in Family Photos
https://vimeo.com/333164543 Today’s podcast is special. A year ago the folks at Rootstech asked me to present a Ted Style talk at the conference. Of course, I said yes. These short-form talks are very popular on YouTube and at Live Tedx events. I worked with an amazing coach to put it together. Carol Cox of Speaking Your Brand…