The Photo Detective’s Guide to Identifying Family Photographs GOLD Level

$249.00

The Photo Detective’s® Guide to Identifying Family Photographs
Traditional Clues Meet AI Technology

Do you have mystery family photographs with no names, dates, or stories attached? Those images may be holding powerful clues about your ancestors—if you know how to read them.

In this 2.5 hour webinar course, professional photo historian Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective®, teaches you how to identify family photographs using proven traditional methods and modern AI tools. You’ll learn how to spot photo formats, analyze fashion and photographer clues, build a research plan, and uncover hidden stories your family never knew.

Stop guessing. Start seeing your photographs as evidence—and unlock the history they’ve been waiting to reveal.

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The Photo Detective’s® Guide to Identifying Family Photographs

April 20, 2026.   1 pm ET

Zoom

 

A Special Limited Opportunity

Sign up now for this intensive virtual workshop of identification, preservation, and sharing tips.

Gold Level includes: 

  • a live consult with Maureen of a photo during the class (only 10 available)
  • receive a coupon for a Work With Maureen session for $199, regular price $299. $100. savings
  • 60 day access to class recording
  • digital workbook
  • Participants must email a photo a week in advance and have an online family tree. Only 10 people will receive live consults on a photo from their collection. Anyone can ask questions during the presentation. Limited to 10 spots


About Maureen

I love photos! That’s no secret. I’ve spent my career looking at pictures and studying their details. Never met a picture I didn’t love. They are all special in their own way. I’ve been recognized for my expertise by the New York Times, Better Homes and Gardens, The Boston Globe, and the Wall Street Journal, which claimed I was the “nation’s foremost historical photo detective.”

For twenty-five years, I’ve written a blog or column for Family Tree Magazine on photo mysteries. That’s one a week for a total of close to 900 images, not counting the columns in the print magazine, those written for American Spirit (the DAR magazine), Ancestry.com, and others.

I’ve written or contributed to more than 30 books (I think). When I tell you that photographs are my passion, I have the proof.

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FAQs

Is this a “live” course, or can I go through it on my own schedule?

It is a live video course, with a 60-day recording, so you can watch it when you have time.

What equipment do I need to do this class?

No special equipment is required to view the class.  There are downloadable materials as well.

Will I be able to ask you questions?

yes.

Does this course cover international images?

Yes, international images are included

Are you available to look at my photos?

I’d love to help!