With imagery provided by our membership and with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, we've established this searchable database of daguerreotypes. This is a work in progress and will continue to expand. We welcome your feedback.

The daguerreotype is a visual wonder. Let us share with you a number of galleries of stunning 19th century imagery as well as the exquisite work of modern daguerreians.

We've prepared a brief history of the daguerreotype, an extensive daguerreian bibliography, an illustrated description of the process, a look into a daguerreian materials manufactory, many 19th and early 20th century texts, and much more. Our resources are extensive; be prepared to spend some time here!

Allow us introduce ourselves and tell you about the world's fastest growing photohistorical group including information about our Annual, our Newsletter, and our yearly Symposium.

Our web site is dedicated to freely providing daguerreian resources. However, there is important information you must know about the use of these images and resources.