Old Family Photos
Finding old family photos of your ancestors is always a thrill, but often, they are elusive. Maybe you have photographs of your ancestors, but they are unlabeled! (Sigh...) Who is actually in THAT photo?
You need strategies to understand and identify those unidentified individuals in your ancestors' photographs. Learn about the five different types of photographs, the step by step process of identifying the individuals and important clues that can be found within your family photos.
New to working with old family photos? I suggest you start with 4 Tips to Identify Unknown Family Photographs.
Links to get started exploring our ancestors' photographs:
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Identify an Old Family Photograph With These 5 Simple Steps
Wondering who is in that old family photograph you found? Learn the steps you need to put a name to the faces in your photographs.
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Tuesday’s Genealogy Tip – Cabinet Cards
Do you have old family photographs? Do you have cabinet cards in your collection? Characteristics of a cabinet card will provide clues to use in your genealogy research.
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Identify Old Family Photographs – Who IS That Couple?
Unlock the captivating stories concealed within those vintage family photographs. It's a familiar tale: you stumble upon a treasure trove of old family photos, but many lack identification. Who are those enigmatic couples frozen in time, their stories waiting to be unraveled? Identifying old family photographs is an art. Learn how to explore the subtle clues hidden in the images—their clothing, poses, and backdrops—that can reveal eras and relationships. Learn how to decipher the visual language of the past to uncover the identities of your ancestors.
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How To Determine the Date of an Old Family Photograph
Do you have old family photographs in your possession that you know nothing about? Are you wondering who the individuals are and where they fit on your family tree? Are those photographs thick “cardboard” or feel like metal? Determining the identity of your unknown photographs can be daunting, but it is possible. You need to apply systematic research techniques to dating your old family photographs just as you do in your genealogy research.
