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Early photographic studios in

 Edinburgh

Throughout the 1840s and 1850s, the number of daguerreotype and calotype studios increased.

Many of these were based in Princes Street

Princes Street, Edinburgh ©

However, some set up their studios in other parts of Edinburgh. 

The list below shows the earliest professional photographers that I have found in Edinburgh:

The dates below are based on records in the Edinburgh trade directories, so all  dates should be regarded as approximate

Mr Counsell

& Mr Miles

19 Princes St

1842

Daguerreotypists

Thomas Davidson

Canongate

High Street

1840

1841

He constructed lenses for many of Edinburgh’s professional photographers 

Messrs Edwards

19 Princes St

1842

Daguerreotypists

Charles Gray

19 Princes St

1844

Photographic Portrait Institution

Mr McMillan 

& Mr Thomson

19 Princes St

1845

Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery

David Octavius Hill

& Robert Adamson

Rock House

1843-47

The partnership produced over five thousand calotypes before Adamson died aged 26.  

Their work is well documented elsewhere, and will be the subject of many exhibitions during 2002.

James Howie

64 Princes St 

68 Princes St 

45 Princes St

1840

1840-41

1841-65

Portrait and animal painter.

Daguerreotypist.

James Howie jun.

45 Princes St

49 Princes St 

71 Princes St 

63 Princes St 

60 Princes St

1844-45

1848-50

1852-63

1863

1864-88

Miniature Painter and Photographic Artist

Horatio Nelson

72 Princes St

1850-53

Portrait Painter
He later moved to London.

George Popowitz

4 Mound

60 Princes St

1849

1850-56

Daguerreotypist.

He later worked with albumen on glass.

Ross & Bishop

23 West Lauriston Pl

1844

James Ross (calotypist) and
Robert Bishop (wood engraver).

Ross & Thomson

90 Princes St

1848-64

James Ross (calotypist] and John Thomson (daguerreotypist)

James Ross

Calton Hill

90 Princes St

1846-48

1848-58

By Appointment “Photographer to the Queen from 1849.

John Thomson

90 Princes St

1848-53

PSS Member.

EPS President 1874-76.

James Good Tunny

78 S Clerk St

1850-59

PSS Exhibitor from 1856

   

Princes Street Studios in the 1840s

 

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Photographs and Other Images - These include portraits of photographers - photographic outings - Princes Street views - Newhaven Fishwives - etc.  Early Photography in Edinburgh - Talbot, Brewster, Hill & Adamson, Early Professional Photographers in Princes Street, etc.  Professional Photographers in Edinburgh - 1840 to 1940 - Their names, dates of business and studio addresses.  The Photographic Society of Scotland - 1856 to 1873 - Lectures, Exhibitions, Outings, etc.  The History of Edinburgh Photographic Society - 1861 to date - Lectures, Exhibitions, Outings, Poems, etc.  EPS Publications - EPS Handwritten Records - Photographic Journals - Trade Directories - Books - etc.  Thanks to all who have encouraged and supported me in creating the EdinPhoto web site - including descendants of photogrpahers - researchers - providers of photographs and other material  Background notes on the research thal led up to the creation of this site - together with lists of new material added to the site since its launch.  Brief comments on how this site might be used - Just browsing? - Seeking specific information?  Please add your questions, suggestions or other comments to the Guest Book.  Links to other web sites - Photographic Societies - Photographic History - Family History - etc.  Click here to find the link to the Edinburgh Photogrpahic Society web site.  Details of who owns the copyright of photographs and other mateiral on this web site.

A selection of my photographs, many from Edinburgh throughout the year. Also photos from Scotland, London, Iceland, Italy, Hong Kong and elsewhere    Many old maps of Edinburgh (Old Town, New Town, while City), Leith and Newhaven. Includes several old transport maps and a comparison of old maps with recent aerial photos.   Old engravings, mailly of Edinburgh scenes. Some from the 1820s, some from the 1890s, some others - includes many hand-coloured examples from the 1820s.   News from Edinburgh today - Events, Collections, Buildings and Gardens, Transport   This site includes 1. Post card portraits taken in studios in Edinburgh: 2. Post card views either takeen/published by Ediburgh photographers or views of Edinburgh, or both.y Edinburgh    Views of Edinburgh, grouped into three sections: 1. Street views: 2. Buildings: 3. Around Edinburgh   Views of transport around Edinburgh - Horse drawn trams and buses, cable cars, electric trams, buses and a few railway photos. Also several maps of Edinburgh's bus and tram routes.   Summary of the updates added to this site each month since the site was launched   Frequently Asked Questions

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