Early Photography The photographic process was perfected in 1839 by Lois Daguerre. His "photograph" was a silvered image on a copper plate called a "Daguerreotype". William Henry Fox Talbot, of England simultaneously perfected a paper process called a "Talbot-type" or Calotype. Other inventors followed with different types of photographic processes, such as Ambrotypes (photographs on glass) and Tintypes (photographs on tin). In the 19th century, photographers were busily capturing on camera a portrait of a young & growing nation. Matthew Brady, Civil War photographer was probably the most famous photographer on the 19th century. Brady's Civil War photographs, as well as other photographers who went out West, gave America a complete photographic record of events as they were unfolding. Who was Amor De Cosmos? Amor de Cosmos traveled throughout the Mother Lode, & settled in Columbia in the 1850's for a brief period. Born William Alexander Smith in Boston in 1825, he had his name legally changed in 1854 to one that projected what he loved most: order, beauty, the world, and the universe.  Amor de Cosmos left California in 1858 & settled on Vancouver Island where he was elected premier of the province for two years & represented Victoria at Ottawa.  Amor de Cosmos was quite controversial; and during his later years, his behavior became very eccentric. He died on July 4, 1897. The Studio Today Our goal is for you to enjoy yourselves being photographed in 19th Century costume as you take a step back in time. If you have any questions, please call us at (209) 532-0815 or email us at: hlwright@mlode.com. Dresses in old-fashioned costume - whether one person or a group. Sitting fee is $1/person plus the size of the photograph. Order one - two or more. We have special packages available for even better breaks. Frames that are reminiscent of the 19th Century area also available. For groups, please try to call us at (209) 532-0815 ahead of time; otherwise, no appointment necessary. We are open every day, 10am to 5pm. We are happy to do school groups as well - we can accommodate up to 40 people in a photograph - all costumed. For schools, reservations are necessary. Please call us for rates & to make a reservation. To all of you, our customers for the past 33 years, our heartfelt appreciation! est. 1971 Price List for B&W and Sepia Old-Fashioned Photographs (Scroll Down or Click Here to see SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS SPECIAL) $1.00 PER PERSON IN PHOTOGRAPH PLUS Prices Below Subject to Change! SIZE FIRST PRINT REPRINTS 5 x 7 23.98 17.98 8 x 10 28.98 23.98 11 x 20 42.98 35.98 16 x 20 62.98 55.98 Wallets Must be purchased with larger size 3.50 each SPECIAL PACKAGES Offer #1: 1 8x10 & 2 5x7 Sepia - $52.98 Offer #2: 6 4x5 Sepia - $63.98 Offer #3: 4 5x7 Sepia - $63.98 Offer #4: 4 8x10 Sepia - $77.98 Package prices apply to individual sittings & may not be combined. No further discounts allowed. Price List for SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS $1.00 PER PERSON IN PHOTOGRAPH PLUS Prices Below Subject to Change! SIZE FIRST PRINT REPRINTS 5 x 7 17.25 11.50 8 x 10 20.25 15.00 11 x 20 30.25 27.00 16 x 20 42.25 38.25 Wallets Must be purchased with larger size 3.50 each SPECIAL PACKAGES Offer #1: 1 8x10 & 4 5x7 - $55.00 Each additional 5x7 - $10.00 Offer #2: 1 8x10 & 9 5x7 Sepia - $105.00 Each additional 5x7 - $99.00 Offer #3: 1 8x10 & 24 5x7 - $275.00 Each additional 5x7 - $8.00 PLUS $1.00 per person & sales tax - shipping extra RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL GROUPS: Please call for more info or to schedule an appointment - (209) 532-0815 or email us at hlwright@mlode.com H&L Wright PO Box 550 11220 State Street Columbia, CA 95310 (209) 532-0815