Processes & History

This is my ongoing research on the photography history of India, with the aim of documenting the various photographic processes that were experimented with in the country over the years. By studying the work of early photographers in India, I hope to gain insight into the technical innovations and processes used to capture the country’s landscapes, people, and culture. Through this research, I also hope to showcase the diverse range of photographic techniques that have been employed in India and the ways in which these techniques have influenced and shaped the country’s visual history. Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to a better understanding of the rich and complex history of Indian photography and to promote its continued study and appreciation.

Past & Present

F.W. Baker

F.W. Baker (active 1850s–1875s), moved to Kolkata, then Calcutta, India as an employee of Appleton...

John Edward Saché

John Edward Saché (1824-1882), born in Prussia as Johann Edvart Zachert, reached Calcutta from Unites...

Frederick Bremner

Fred Bremner / Frederick Bremner (1863–1941) was a Scottish photographer, born in Aberchirder, Scotland. He...

Hurrichund Chintamon

Hurrichund Chintamon / Harishchandra Chintaman, was a pioneer of photography in India and who setup...

Robert Gill

Robert Gill (1804 – 1879) was a British military officer, antiquarian, painter and photographer in...

Harriet Christina Tytler

Harriet Christina Tytler (1828 to 1907) was a British artist, writer, and a pioneer woman...

Edmund David Lyon

Edmund David Lyon (1825 – 1891), retired Captain from British Army arrived in India from...

Eugene Clutterbuck Impey

Eugene Clutterbuck Impey (1830 – 1904), was born in Paris and joined 5th Bengal Native...

John Burke

John Burke Posing the Afghan Amir Yaqub Khan, 1879. John Burke (1843 – 1900), landed...