Family History Photographs is a valuable research reference for family historians interested in understanding and analysing their photo collections.

As well as valuable information, it is full of useful tips and references for further research. It covers:

• Dating photos through an understanding of the development of photography and the type and characteristics of old photographs.
• The preservation of photographs, including storage techniques for analog and digital photo collections and using archival materials.
• Organising family photo collections.
• Scanning slides and photos.
• Photographic editing with samples of photo restoration and retouching, including the changing field of artificial intelligence.

This book is a starting point for those unsure how to deal with family photos collected over time.

• When were they made?
• Who is in the photo?
• How do I keep them safe and preserved for the future?
• Can they be restored?

Photographer and Retoucher Peter King answers these questions and more.

Easy to read and full of sample photographs, it can be dipped into for quick facts or explored for a more detailed look at family photo history.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Family Photographs.