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The Strange Case of Monsieur Albert Boucher, Brighton Photographer

The Strange Case of Monsieur Albert Boucher, Brighton Photographer

Photo historian Denis Pellerin has researched and uncovered the strange story of Brighton photographer 'Monsieur Albert Boucher'. Beautifully Illustrated with stereoviews from 'the photographer himself', read on to discover the unusual truth behind a photographer's name.

RPS Historical Group Research Day 2020 Event

RPS Historical Group Research Day 2020 Event

The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group are holding their annual Research Day online via Zoom this year on Saturday 14th November 2020 and anyone can attend. The day will present a series of papers of research in progress from photo-historians, students and others, including Keynote speaker Denis Pellerin presenting 'Why Collect Stereo Photographs?' in 3-D.

A Celebration of Stereoscopic 3D: New Online Event

A Celebration of Stereoscopic 3D: New Online Event

A new free online event has been announced for the 21st and 22nd November 2020: 'A Celebration of Stereoscopic 3D'. Photo historians, artists, curators, collectors and photo dealers will be giving talks to explore various aspects of stereoscopy.

In the Bitter Cold

In the Bitter Cold

Photo historian Denis Pellerin writes about his recent discovery of an original drawing from which a beautiful Victorian stereoview took inspiration. He researches the life of the artist, describes the meaning of the image and the heart-wrenching poem and stories it helped to create. A must-read article for fans of the book 'The Poor Man's Picture Gallery'.

A Picnic by the Side of the Road.

A Picnic by the Side of the Road.

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin shares with us a selection of beautiful French early 1900s stereoviews of people picnicking by the side of the road. He takes us on a journey through time, wine and stunning vehicles!

Halloween 3-D Zoom Talk: ‘Diableries – The French Second Empire Viewed from Hell’.

Halloween 3-D Zoom Talk: ‘Diableries – The French Second Empire Viewed from Hell’.

The Daguerreian Society is hosting a 3-D Zoom Halloween talk by Denis Pellerin from Dr. Brian May's London Stereoscopic Company titled 'Diableries - the French Second Empire Viewed From Hell'. The event begins at 17.30pm GMT on Saturday 31st October and is open to everyone but an entry fee is required: "Unless otherwise noted, each … Continue reading Halloween 3-D Zoom Talk: ‘Diableries – The French Second Empire Viewed from Hell’.

The Photograph that didn’t Talk but Sang

The Photograph that didn’t Talk but Sang

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin found a name written on the back of a portrait stereoview and shares the discoveries he's made about the Victorian man in the image.

Using a Nintendo 3DS as a Stereoscopic (3-D) Camera and Viewer

Using a Nintendo 3DS as a Stereoscopic (3-D) Camera and Viewer

How you can use a Nintendo 3DS to make and view stereoscopic 3-D images without glasses.

Faces from the Past

Faces from the Past

The Stereoscopy Blog is excited to bring you our first of many posts by photo historian, life-long stereoscopy enthusiast and Director of Dr. Brian May's London Stereoscopic Company, Denis Pellerin. In this post he describes his most recent purchase of a stereoview of two sisters, his research into it and the story about them. It gives an insight into how he thoroughly researches each image for his excellent talks, articles and books.