As Seen On: The Today Show • PBS • The View • Wall Street Journal
Maureen Taylor, known as The Photo Detective®, is a nationally recognized photo historian, media spokesperson, and expert guest on television, radio, and in print. She brings the past to life through her extensive knowledge of photography, family history, and material culture.
Whether you’re producing a documentary, writing a feature story, or planning a genealogy segment, Maureen provides insightful commentary, engaging stories, and unmatched historical expertise—especially when it comes to analyzing old photographs and family narratives.
Featured Appearances
Television & Film
- Historical Expert, A Revolutionary Trio (Verissima Productions)
- Eleazer Blake: Witness to the Revolution
- Agrippa Hull: A Renaissance Freeman
- Molly Ferris Akin: Pacifist or Patriot
- Historical Expert, Chasing Silver: The Story of Gorham (PBS)
- Pawn Stars
- The View
- The Today Show
- Ancestors (PBS, Season 2)
- New Morning (Hallmark Channel)
- WPRI-TV • MSNBC • Ainsley Harriott Show
- My Secrets Revealed (UK)
Spokesperson Roles
- MyHeritage.com Media Tour (2013)
- Genealogy.com Media Tour (1999–2001)
Press Features
- Wall Street Journal
- Better Homes and Gardens
- The Boston Globe
- The New York Times
- Martha Stewart Living
- American Spirit
- Der Spiegel
Book Maureen as a Guest or Expert
Need a historian for your next documentary, podcast, article, or TV segment?
Maureen is available for interviews, expert analysis, and historical consultation.
(Press kits and headshots available upon request)
Please complete the form below if you have questions or would like to get started.