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
| SIZE |
FIRST
PRINT |
REPRINTS |
| 5
x 7 |
20.98 |
15.98 |
| 8
x 10 |
25.98 |
20.98 |
| 11
x 14 |
37.98 |
31.98 |
| 16
x 20 |
55.98 |
49.98 |
| Wallets |
Must
be purchased with larger size |
3.50
each |
SPECIAL PACKAGES
Offer #1: 1 8x10 & 2 5x7 Sepia - $46.98
Offer #2: 6 4x5 Sepia - $56.98
Offer #3: 4 5x7 Sepia - $56.98
Offer #4: 4 8x10 Sepia - $69.98
Package
prices apply to individual sittings & may not be combined.
No further discounts allowed.
Group
& School Photographs
We are happy
to do all kinds of groups. However, because groups take quite
a while to do, there is a minimum picture order of $40.00 for
groups of 7-12; $60.00 for groups of 13-20; and $75.00 for groups
of 20 or more plus $1.00 per person. When possible, please call
for a reservation.
If your
school is interested in a class photograph, please contact us
for information, prices, and reservations.
(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
