Société Héliographique

The first gathering of photography enthusiasts

May 13, 2024

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The Société Héliographique was the first photographic society, founded in Paris in 1851. It played a pivotal role in establishing photography as an art form.

Photos of (from left to right) Gustave Le Gray, Hippolyte Bayard, Henri Le Secq, and Auguste Mestral, via Terra Stories

Several prominent artists were involved with the society, including the painter…

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