The Photo Detective's Guide to Identifying Family Photographs SILVER Level

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

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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.

The Photo Detective’s® Guide to Identifying Family Photographs

April 20, 2026     1 pm ET

Zoom 

 

This 2.5 hour live webinar course on Zoom breaks the photo identification process into short, manageable lessons. You’ll follow along as you work with one photograph at a time—learning how the clues in the image guide your research.

You’ll gain practical skills you can use immediately on your own family photos.

What You’ll Learn

✔ How to ask the right questions about a photograph 
✔ How to identify historic photo formats—from daguerreotypes to late-20th-century prints
✔ How to research photographers and establish date ranges
✔ How fashion, hairstyles, and accessories reveal time and place (GOLD Level access)
✔ How to spot overlooked clues hiding in the image
✔ How to add up the details to form solid conclusions
✔ How to build and follow a clear research plan
✔ How AI tools can support (not replace) traditional photo analysis

You’ll learn how to blend classic photo detective skills with modern AI techniques—using technology thoughtfully and responsibly to strengthen your conclusions.

The Result?

You’ll stop guessing.
You’ll stop second-guessing.
And you’ll start seeing your family photographs for what they truly are:

Evidence. Clues. Stories waiting to be told.

SILVER LEVEL

  • digital workbook
  • 60 days access to the recording

 

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?

The first  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?

International images are included.

Are you available to look at my photos?

I’d love to help!

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