Explore the historical evolution and visual significance of this theme through the extensive archives of Luminous-Lint. By connecting rare images, scholarly research, and diverse photographic techniques, we provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how these visual narratives have shaped the medium across the 19th and 20th centuries. Dive into our networked database of over 130,000 images to discover the pivotal trends, individual masterpieces, and deep historical connections that define this field.
| Selection of studio location |
| 1 | Selection of studio location |
| Achitectural designs |
| 2 | Architectural designs for studios |
| Exteriors |
| 3 | Photographs of the exteriors of nineteenth century photographic shops and studios |
| 4 | Illustrations of the exteriors of nineteenth century photographic shops and studios |
| 5 | Photographs of exteriors of twentieth century photographic shops and studios |
| 6 | Ordnance Survey Building, Southampton (1859) |
| 7 | Printing and enlarging frames |
| Interiors |
| 8 | Photographs of the interiors of photographic shops and studios |
| 9 | Illustrations of the interiors of nineteenth century photographic shops and studios |
| 10 | Cabinet cards: Backs: Photographic studios |
| Features |
| 11 | Features of photographic studios: Signage |
| 12 | Features of photographic studios: Skylights |
| 13 | Features of photographic studios: Windows |
| 14 | Features of photographic studios: Showrooms |
| 15 | Features of photographic studios: Darkrooms |
| Studio stamps |
| 16 | Stamps: Studio |
| 17 | Blind and embossed stamps |
| Tasks in studios |
| 18 | Felice Beato: My artists |
| Visiting photographic studies |
| 19 | Portrait factory on Broadway, New York |
| 20 | Visit to Plumbe's Gallery, New York (1846) |
| Accidents in photographic studios |
| 21 | Fires in photographic studios |
| 22 | Poisonings due to availability of photographic chemicals |
| Twentieth century studios and shops |
| 23 | Photographic studios and shops |