Join The Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor, each week as she discusses historical photos and how they fit into your family history. From ancestor identification to photo preservation, The Photo Detective Podcast covers it all. Featuring special experts from genealogy, fashion history, photo history, and restoration, it’s a not-to-miss for photo fans, genealogists, and lovers of history.
…
continue reading
1
Savoring the Story: Andrew Scravani on the Intersection of Food, Photography, and Life
27:54
27:54
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
27:54
Today, we dive into the flavorful world of Andrew Scrivani, a renowned food photographer and author of “That Photo Makes Me Hungry”. Andrew shares his extensive experience spanning over two decades, revealing insights into the evolution of food photography, his creative process, and the broader implications of visual storytelling in our culinary ex…
…
continue reading
1
Digitize Your Past: How ScanMyPhotos.com Transformed Photo Preservation
25:58
25:58
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
25:58
Mitch Goldstone, from ScanMyPhotos.com, returned to the Photo Detective Podcast to discuss the growth and evolution of his photo-scanning business. Having preserved over a billion pictures, the company specializes in digitizing old photographs, slides, and films, thus safeguarding personal and historical memories. Mitch shared the journey of adapti…
…
continue reading
1
Tracing Your Roots: Key Strategies for New Genealogists
19:59
19:59
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
19:59
In this solo episode, Maureen shares invaluable advice from her listeners, guiding beginner genealogists on their journey to trace their ancestry. From the critical importance of verification to the joy of discovering untold family stories, Maureen navigates through the collective wisdom of her audience, offering a treasure trove of tips and insigh…
…
continue reading
1
The Power of Relatives at RootsTech with Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal
23:11
23:11
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
23:11
Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal discusses the popular Relatives at Rootstech feature, which allows conference registrants to connect with family. It’s free to sign up, easy to participate in, and only available until March 31, 2024. Elizabeth shares her strategies for using it. Register for RootsTech to access recorded content and participate in “Relatives…
…
continue reading
1
Joseph Quaderer Democratizing Biographies with StorySavor.com
24:45
24:45
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
24:45
In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Joseph Quaderer, founder of StorySavor.com. Learn how this unique company is changing the landscape of biography writing, making it accessible to everyone. Joseph shares his transition from a finance professional to a passionate writer and entrepreneur. He discusses his experiences, from writin…
…
continue reading
1
Rediscovered Memories: The Unexpected Return of Family Movies
16:39
16:39
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
16:39
Welcome to another captivating episode of our podcast! In today’s show, we’re joined by the remarkable Howlin Davis, a genealogy enthusiast with an extraordinary story to share. After tuning into one of our newsletters, Howlin revealed his unique tale of rediscovery. His journey began with an unexpected phone call that led him to a treasure trove o…
…
continue reading
1
Past Preserved: Julian Rebello's Mission to Reunite Lost Heirlooms
19:26
19:26
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
19:26
In this episode, we delve into the heartwarming and intriguing world of Julian Rebello, the founder of the Chosen Families Project. Julian, a recent graduate with a unique blend of chemistry and graphic design expertise, has embarked on a poignant mission to reunite lost photographs, documents, and letters with their rightful families. His journey,…
…
continue reading
1
Discovering the World Through Lenses: Dr. Michael Pritchard and the History of Photography
26:10
26:10
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
26:10
Maureen Taylor is thrilled to have Dr. Michael Pritchard on the podcast. He’s a celebrated historian and the author of A History of Photography in 50 Cameras. They discuss cameras, history, and the art of capturing moments. Introduction to Dr. Michael Pritchard: His background and expertise in the history of photography. Discussion on “A History of…
…
continue reading
1
Permanent Digital Storage Solutions with Tammy Kirby of Forever.com
25:22
25:22
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
25:22
In this episode, Maureen Taylor talks with Tammy Kirby, a Senior Lead Ambassador at Forever.com. Their conversation delves into the innovative world of Forever.com. As someone who transitioned from traditional scrapbooking to embracing the digital era, Tammy offers a unique perspective on how Forever.com is redefining how we store and preserve our …
…
continue reading
1
Dress Codes and Fashion Rules Through History with Richard Thompson Ford
37:00
37:00
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
37:00
In this episode, Maureen talks with Richard Thompson Ford, author of “Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History.” They explore how fashion has been used throughout history as a way to reinforce class structures, gender roles, and social norms. Though dress codes are not as overt today, Richard explains how unwritten fashion rules still dict…
…
continue reading
1
Preserving Local History Through Film: A Conversation with Northeast Historic Film
27:17
27:17
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
27:17
Northeast Historic Film is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to preserve and share historic films from Maine and the broader New England region. Based in Bucksport, Maine, their extensive collection includes home movies, local TV news, documentary films, and more. In this episode of the Photo Detective podcast, co-founders David Weiss and Ja…
…
continue reading
1
The Encyclopedia of Things with creator Elisabeth Smolarz
30:26
30:26
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
30:26
This week on the podcast, Maureen is joined by Elisabeth Smolarz, who created the Encyclopedia of Things. They discuss the items that define our lives and why we keep them. Related Episodes: Episode 187: Building a Story with the Ancestry.com App Episode 180: Photos, Memories, and English Genealogy with Emma Jolly Links: Elisabeth Smolarz Sign up f…
…
continue reading
1
Collecting Photographs with Greg French of Greg French Early Photography
27:38
27:38
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
27:38
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective TM, is joined by Greg French. Greg is an antique photograph enthusiast who buys and sells his images, as well as lending images to projects such as the 1991 book “American and the Daguerreotype, as well as placing a rare stereoview of Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration in the Library of Congress. Gre…
…
continue reading
1
The Story Behind Twentieth Century Skirts with Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell
29:25
29:25
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
29:25
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, an award-winning fashion historian and curator from Los Angeles, as well as the author of multiple books on fashion history. The two discuss skirts and how one piece of clothing can help us learn about history and how the skirt showed changes in ideals towar…
…
continue reading
1
Meet Me At The Biltmore with Author Amanda Blount
23:53
23:53
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
23:53
In this week’s bonus episode, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by author Amanda Quay Blount. Amanda has recently been taking the literary scene in Rhode Island (and beyond) by storm, as she recently published Meet Me at the Biltmore, a historical look at The Biltmore Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, which has been around for over 10…
…
continue reading
1
216 From Bustles to Broadway with Heather Radke
27:49
27:49
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
27:49
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Heather Radke, whose first book Butts: A Backstory, has taken the world by storm. Don’t let the title fool you – this book takes a deep look into women’s history and fashion. From bustles to Broadway to Coco Chanel, the two dive into the meaning of fashion and how it has shaped not only ou…
…
continue reading
1
Mourning Jewelry Curiosities with Amanda Soth
27:15
27:15
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
27:15
This week on the podcast, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Amelia Soth. Amelia is a Wisconsin-based writer who has been writing the column “Cabinet of Curiosities” for JSTOR, which focuses on historical oddities. Maureen and Amelia discuss her process in writing and finding these stories and how the nuanced parts of history can oft…
…
continue reading
1
Egyptomania and Your Family Photos: Fashion Repeats
20:27
20:27
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
20:27
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by fashion historian Darnell-Jamal Lisby, who is currently the Assistant Curator of Fashion at the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the first to take this role. They discuss the latest exhibition, “Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession,” and how the fascination with this time period has led…
…
continue reading
1
Family Tree Magazine with Editor Andrew Koch
25:11
25:11
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
25:11
I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations.…
…
continue reading
1
History through Fiction with Colin Mustful
22:43
22:43
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
22:43
This week on the podcast Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Colin Mustful, author, publisher, and founder of History Through Fiction. He and Maureen discuss the differences between historical fiction, and what Colin calls “History Through Fiction,” where individuals write high-quality fiction that is rooted in historical research – o…
…
continue reading
1
The Dress Diary of Anne Sykes with Dr. Kate Strasdin
33:49
33:49
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
33:49
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Kate Strasdin, author and honorary deputy curator at the Totnes Fashion and Textile Museum. In this episode, Kate examines her upcoming book - inspired by The Dress Diary of Anne Sykes. This is a brilliant look into one of the rarer artifacts Kate has uncovered - a dress diary featurin…
…
continue reading
1
Seeing Double: Talking Look-alikes with Francois Brunnelle
23:33
23:33
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
23:33
This week on the podcast, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective is joined by Francois Brunelle. Francois is a professional photographer and author, who resides in Montreal. Francois and Maureen discuss his fascinating project “I’m Not a Lookalike” where Francois photographs individuals who look similar – and then compares them. These individuals are …
…
continue reading
This week on the podcast Maureen is doing a solo episode! This episode is an intimate look at Maureen’s life and behind-the-scenes of how she became The Photo Detective. Additionally, Maureen details her journey over the past year as she’s updated her book Family Photo Detective, from getting the publishing rights to going through to update all lin…
…
continue reading
1
An Underutilized Resource: The Newberry Library
22:04
22:04
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
22:04
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Will Hansen, the Director of Reader Services and Curator of Americana at the Newberry Library in Chicago. Will and Maureen discuss several collections at Newberry Library, including their 1.6 million books, 600,000 different maps, and one collection with 44 glass lantern slides that docume…
…
continue reading
1
Numbers to Names: A Holocaust Photo Database
29:34
29:34
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
29:34
This week on the Photo Detective Podcast, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Daniel Patt, a software engineer and descendant of three holocaust survivors. It’s this familial relation that inspired Daniel, in his spare time, to create an artificial intelligence platform called “From Numbers to Names” that aids those descended from ind…
…
continue reading
1
Found in an Attic, Returned to Family with Trevor Mattea
19:10
19:10
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
19:10
This week on The Photo Detective podcast, Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, is joined by Trevor Mattea. Trevor shares how finding a photo in his home’s attic helped inspire him to find who that photo belonged to – meaning the descendants of the people in the photo. This episode examines the intimate journey that can come from these so-called “or…
…
continue reading
1
The Many Shades of Blue: Cyanotypes with Sabine Ocker
27:34
27:34
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
27:34
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Sabine Ocker, a photo collector and photo historian with over 500 snapshot albums in her collection. The two dive into cyanotypes as a popular format with young women attending one of the 7-sister colleges, as well as their shared love of the cyanotype process, and Sabine’s collection of w…
…
continue reading
1
ChatGPT and Image Generators: What You Need to Know
28:20
28:20
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
28:20
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Carol Cox, the founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand, a coaching and training company. Carol and Maureen tackle one of the biggest topics out there right now: writing with artificial intelligence. Specifically, the two discuss the new ChatGPT AI-- what it does and how it can be used. Thei…
…
continue reading
1
Recipes on Gravestones with Rosie Grant
26:20
26:20
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
26:20
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Rosie Grant, a part-time digital librarian at the American Jewish University, who recently went viral for her work with finding recipes on gravestones. The two discuss Rosie’s TikTok account ghostlyarchive and how these recipes imprinted on gravestones help continue to tell the story of so…
…
continue reading
1
The Story Behind President Lincoln's Portrait
25:45
25:45
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
25:45
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Leonard Marcus, a leading writer about children’s books and the people who create them. The two discuss Leonard’s book Mr. Lincoln Sits for his Portrait and how Abraham Lincoln not only had a huge influence on the world of portraits – but how he may be responsible for some of the most famo…
…
continue reading
1
Tips for Organizing with Darla DeMorrow owner of HeartWork Organizing
31:34
31:34
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
31:34
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Certified Professional Organizer and owner of HeartWork Organizing, Darla DeMorrow. The two discuss how to organize a photo collection, and what it means to do so. They look at the work of a professional organizer, and how digital and tangible photos can be approached in organizing – as we…
…
continue reading
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Jeff Looman, a software developer who is the Vice President of Engineering at FileShadow, Inc. FileShadow is a software platform that categorizes your files based on metadata and content. It’s a secure vault for all of your files. The two discuss how saving our images and documents, collab…
…
continue reading
1
A Conversation with Kenyatta D. Berry
24:40
24:40
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
24:40
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family History Toolkit, and host of PBS’ Genealogy Roadshow. The two discuss professional genealogy, and how stories that have been forgotten in history are often the ones that can teach us the most. They also delve into what it means to have your family hi…
…
continue reading
1
A Sewing Girl's Tale with John Wood Sweet
38:18
38:18
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
38:18
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by John Wood Sweet, a professor of history at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and author. The two discuss his book The Sewing Girls Tale: A Story of Crime and Consequences in Revolutionary America and how narrative nonfiction helps us, the reader, get a glimpse into the past in …
…
continue reading
1
What You Need to Know About Heraldry with Dr. Nathaniel Taylor
28:13
28:13
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
28:13
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Nathaniel Taylor, the Editor and Publisher of The American Genealogist. As a former medieval and modern history professor, Dr. Taylor’s genealogical research spans from medieval Spain all the way to colonial New England and Virginia. Through this, Dr. Taylor has become an expert in her…
…
continue reading
1
Early Color Photographs and More: American Museum of Photography™
34:12
34:12
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
34:12
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Bill Becker, who is the curator of The American Museum of Photography, as well as an award-winning author, and Emmy-award winner for his writing and production work. The two discuss the importance of imagery, storytelling, and preservation through images. Related Episodes: Episode 173: Cab…
…
continue reading
1
Imperfect History with Curator Sarah Weatherwax
27:59
27:59
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
27:59
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Sarah Weatherwax, Senior Curator of Graphic Arts at the Library Company of Philadelphia. Sarah has worked at the Library Company for nearly thirty years. From political cartoons to incredible daguerrotypes, these images are preserved for generations to come at the Library. In addition, the…
…
continue reading
1
Katherine Howe on Writing from the Salem Witches to Gloria Vanderbilt
31:40
31:40
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
31:40
This week, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Howe. Katherine and Maureen discuss how history and major events in our past have inspired Katherine’s work. To her surprise, her genealogy yielded an unexpected connection to some of her characters Related Episodes: Episode 190: Writing Genealo…
…
continue reading
1
Biograph: A Facebook Alternative with Co-founder Aaron Greenberg
23:24
23:24
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
23:24
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Aaron Greenburg, who is the co-founder of Biography, a platform that reinvents the way we tell stories. The two discuss the art of storytelling, how to share those stories, and how Biograph can help. Related Episodes: Episode 187: Building a Story with the Ancestry.com App Episode 98: …
…
continue reading
1
Stereographs with Pascal Martiné of Stereosite.com
27:35
27:35
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
27:35
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Pascal Martine. The two discuss Pascal’s collection of wooden stereo photo viewers, both handheld and tabletop, as well as how his collection began out of a love for the nostalgia he had for his childhood Viewmaster. In 2019, he built his own stereo rig in order to take modern stereo photo…
…
continue reading
1
Photo Reminiscence Therapy and Family Photos with Rick Voight of Vivid-Pix
20:35
20:35
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
20:35
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Rick Voight, CEO and Co-founder of Vivid-Pix. Maureen and Rick discuss how he and Vivid-Pix are working with Photo Reminiscence Therapy in order to help individuals with cognitive decline, or memory issues. This process is a way of helping individuals reconnect with their past, with the la…
…
continue reading
1
Matthew Pearl on Narrative Non-Fiction & The Taking of Jemima Boone
25:42
25:42
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
25:42
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by New York Times bestselling author, Matthew Pearl. He and Maureen discuss the differences between fiction and non-fiction writing, and how little details from our history can change the course of the stories that we tell. Related Episodes: Episode 189: Historical Fiction Revealed with Carri…
…
continue reading
1
Writing Genealogical Crime Mysteries
25:07
25:07
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
25:07
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by author, genealogist, and educator Nathan Dylan Goodwin. Nathan and Maureen discuss how writing, genealogy, and historical fiction intersect, and what it means to write for each. His successful Forensic Genealogist series features a mystery-solving genealogist Morton Farrier who applies gen…
…
continue reading
1
Historical Fiction Revealed with Carrie Deming of The Dog Eared Book
32:14
32:14
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
32:14
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Carrie Deming, the owner of The Dog Eared Book in Palmyra (NY). Carrie and Maureen discuss historical fiction, its rise in popularity, especially on social media, and how there are many different genres of historical fiction that not many know about. It’s a great conversation about the fan…
…
continue reading
1
Reading with Robin's Historical Fiction Picks
24:27
24:27
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
24:27
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Robin Kall, who has been the host of “Reading with Robin,” for the past two decades. She chronicles “can’t miss” authors, and facilitates discussions on some of the most popular books of the present day. She and Maureen decide to dive into one of their shared favorite topics: historical fi…
…
continue reading
1
Building a Story with the Ancestry App
25:47
25:47
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
25:47
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Jordan Lundskog, a Product Manager at Ancestry.com. The two discuss using the new story feature in the Ancestry.com app. A partnership with Photomyne allows users to add and edit photos within the app. Jordan explains how it all works and how easy it is to create a story. Related Episodes:…
…
continue reading
1
Fashion History on Twitter with Dr. Kate Strasdin
31:40
31:40
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
31:40
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Kate Strasdin, author and honorary deputy curator at the Totnes Fashion and Textile Museum. She was behind the exhibition in Bath, England, that was named one of the top twelve exhibitions of the year by Vogue Magazine. The two discuss historical fashion, and how our ancestors worked w…
…
continue reading
1
Genealogy on TikTok with Gwyneth.Stories
21:05
21:05
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
21:05
This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Gwyneth of Gwyneths.Stories on TikTok. For the past year, Gwyneth has been tackling family history stories by making videos for her followers on the platform. While a relative “newcomer,” to family history, she’s found a passion and love for the storytelling she can do through genealogy. R…
…
continue reading
1
Byte4Byte: Permanent.org's Grant for Non-Profits
21:02
21:02
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
21:02
This week, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Amanda Meeks, Community and Partnerships Manager at Permanent.org. The two discuss Permanent’s initiative, Byte4Byte, which provides digital storage grants for non-profits across the country, as well as internationally, to enable them to save and share collections. Any size group can appl…
…
continue reading
1
History Galore at the Maine Memory Network with Kathy Amoroso
23:35
23:35
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
23:35
This week, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Kathy Amoroso, the Manager of Information Technology at the Maine Historical Society. She also serves as the Outreach Coordinator of the Maine Memory Network (MMN), a collaborative project with historical societies and other historical non-profits across the state. Anyone can access the s…
…
continue reading