Tag: amateur photography

‘Exchanging Stereoscopic Views’: Free Online Talk Looking at Early Stereoscopic Exchanges, 10th Feb 2026

‘Exchanging Stereoscopic Views’: Free Online Talk Looking at Early Stereoscopic Exchanges, 10th Feb 2026

The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group are hosting Rebecca Sharpe and Julie Gibb, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy and National Museums Scotland, who will be exploring the histories of the first Stereoscopic Exchange Club and the United Stereoscopic Society.

The Agfa Stand at a 1930s Photo Exhibition in France

The Agfa Stand at a 1930s Photo Exhibition in France

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin researches and rediscovers the amazing history behind stereoscopic photographs of a 1930s Agfa stand, and takes us on a journey of what was available to amateur stereoscopic photographers during that period.

Thomas Comer, 1892-1915: A Tribute on Armistice Day

Thomas Comer, 1892-1915: A Tribute on Armistice Day

A chance purchase in 2019 of a photographic album of Lincolnshire, and the research that followed, lead me to rediscover the tragically short life of Thomas Comer, the first fallen hero of the Boston Artillery. I am sharing his story on Armistice Day as a tribute to the young man, 110 years after his death.

Percival John Hay, 1875-1943, Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer

Percival John Hay, 1875-1943, Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer

In this Blog post we rediscover the life of Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer Dr. Percival John Hay through his own stereo (3-D) photographs.

The Stereoscopy Blog Turns 3!

The Stereoscopy Blog Turns 3!

It's the Stereoscopy Blog's 3rd birthday today, so I thought I'd send a sneak preview of some amateur stereos from a collection I'm going to post about in a few months time as a thank you for all the amazing support.