I was researching the history of photographs of Abraham Lincoln for a client and found the results fascinating.

Though presidents prior to Lincoln had been photographed, the advances in photography and film made photography more accessible resulting in a more complete record of Lincoln prior to and during his presidency.

It's hard to imagine in today's world, but Abraham Lincoln would go to the photographer's studio to sit for his photograph.

Through these photographs made prior to and during his presidency you can see how quickly he aged. It's hard to believe he was only 56 years old when he sat for his final photographs in 1865.  

I'm enjoying the adventure of making fall photographs in the mountains of Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina. "Stay tuned" to see them in an upcoming newsletter.

Take care,

Jeffrey