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Bradley Estate Family Photos with Family of Four | Canton MA Family Photographer

Bradley Estate Family Photos with Family of Four | Canton MA Family Photographer

Is there anything more stunning than a summer session at the Bradley Estate?! I just LOVE this location in Canton, MA and when you have equally stunning models, you know the session is going to be just dreamy. This beautiful family was stunning and I’m so glad I got to meet them through their school. I donated a family session at Catholic Memorial Inn, and this sweet family won their season with…

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Today’s #Bluesday post features a ca. 1890s cyanotype photograph from the Hagley Library’s Louis E. and Max Levy photograph album. The album was created by Louis Edward Levy (1846-1919) and Max Levy (1857-1926), two brothers whose parents immigrated to the United States from Bohemia in 1854.

After studying and working in the fields of architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and microscope photography, the brothers worked together to found a photoengraving business in Baltimore in 1875. In 1877, they moved to Philadelphia and reorganized the firm as the Levytype Company. Here, they formally introduced their invention of a new photochemical engraving process, jointly patented on January 4, 1875, which they called "Levy-type".

Other inventions followed, including the engraved glass grating known as the Levy line screen. Invented in 1887, these were the first commercial halftone screens, which became universally used for producing half-tone photoengravings, and are still an industry standard to this day. This innovation was followed by the acid blast, or etching machine, in 1897 and the etch-powdering machine in 1901. In 1900, the firm was renamed the Graphic Arts Company, and the brothers added a printing and publishing department to their business.

Outside of their work in the photography industry, the brothers were prominent members of the Philadelphia Jewish community. Most notably, Louis was the founding president of the Association for the Protection of Jewish Immigrants, known today as HIAS Pennsylvania, and wrote extensively on immigration related issues.

The Louis E. and Max Levy photograph album (Accession 1976.252) contains personal cyanotype photographs taken by the brothers of their homes, travels, friends, and family. Included are scenes from Philadelphia, Boston, Roxbury, Dedham, Concord, Northboro, and Nantucket, Massachusetts; snapshots of children and other people; and various interiors. To view this album online now, click here to visit its page in our Digital Archive.

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Lifestyle Fall Family Portraits in Dedham MA | MA Family Photographer

Lifestyle Fall Family Portraits in Dedham MA | MA Family Photographer

I can’t believe another year has passed and I had the honor of documenting this sweet family yet again. Their newborn has grown from an adorable one year old to a curious toddler. He’s now 2 and I love that this is our tradition each fall. When I arrived, they actually shared some great news with me too. They’re going to be parents again in March! Next fall, we’ll have another little one to…

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Dedham MA Lifestyle Newborn Session | MA Newborn Photographer

Dedham MA Lifestyle Newborn Session | MA Newborn Photographer

I am SO happy to be able to share this beautiful Dedham MA lifestyle newborn session with you today! I photographed this session back in May, to celebrate this family’s first baby. We planned their newborn session at home and it was such a great choice. This family has a truly gorgeous home and I felt just honored to be there, capturing these special days with their new little guy. Dedham MA…

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Fall Sessions in Boston MA | Dedham MA Family Photographer

Fall Sessions in Boston MA | Dedham MA Family Photographer

Fall is almost here in Boston. As the weather begins to cool down, everyone is starting to think about family photos again. And, why not?! It’s the best time of year for these portraits!! I say it every year, but fall in Boston is probably my favorite time of year. There’s just something about the beautiful colors and the crisp air. As fall settles in, I’m excited to announce my fall sessions are…

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Dedham Lifestyle Newborn Session [Boston Newborn Photographer]

Dedham Lifestyle Newborn Session [Boston Newborn Photographer]

Today’s blog is all about Baby W’s lifestyle newbornsession! If you want a newborn session, a lifestyle sessions is definitely a great way to go – you and baby are both comfortable at home and it’s way less stress! Plus, who doesn’t love seeing portraits of their family in their house? The images always feel so cozy and full of love. It’s tons of fun to come into my client’s home and photograph…