Pictures from a glass house: Julia Margaret Cameron’s portraits

Julia Margaret Cameron took up the camera at the age of forty-eight, converting a chicken coop into a photo studio and enlisting friends to pose as figures from myths and legends. Critics of the time were openly hostile to her unorthodox methods, yet she persevered. Learn the story behind Cameron’s otherworldly portraits.

[@ltlbuddha]

Most portraits of that time are only significant because of the subjects. Cameron's images would still be exceptional if her subjects were not.

[@platypusslemon9163]

Thanks for the casual misogyny. Stay talentless.

[@LeafBurrower]

What do you mean by significant?

[@ltlbuddha]

@@LeafBurrower Meaning if the subjects weren't famous, no one would notice the images

[@LeafBurrower]

@@ltlbuddha Got it. Sure, but doubtful that many people would've paid attention. Same schtick now really.

[@JosephJMcAllister]

Really good biography. Now soft focus and shallow DOF are all the rage for portrait photography.

[@LeafBurrower]

Because digital media turns itself inside out trying to be analog.

[@kostaskonstantinidis7318]

this series of animation videos SFMOMA did is great..wish they were many many more..

[@paigetompkins4341]

could you post some reference links to her writing?

[@slowfootlabeef704]

Excellent commentary!

[@Bobbyisrael17]

❤❤❤ you go head Mrs Cameron!

[@PhotoTeacherBlog]

Can captions be added?