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What is Vernacular Photography?

The Importance of Amatuer Photography: "What is vernacular photography...?" Vernacular photography refers to candid and spontaneous...

What is Mourning Photography?

Death & Photography: "What is mourning photography...?" Mourning photography, also known as "memento mori" or post-mortem photography,...

In The Face of Loss

The Importance of Mourning Photography: "Why is mourning photography important...?" Mourning photography is a poignant and powerful form...

Anthony Vizzari

Sep 23, 20231 min read

MoMP @ Graceland Cemetery 9/24

An Introduction to Memorial Photography by, Anthony Vizzari at Graceland Cemetery Chapel. 1PM on September 24th, 2023. Video from the...

Anthony Vizzari

Feb 11, 20233 min read

Coffin vs. Casket

What is the difference between a coffin, casket and burial vault? Many of the photographs in the MoMP collection display the deceased in...

Kati Murphy

Jan 17, 20232 min read

Mourning Becomes Them

A look into child loss in the nineteenth century Photograph of a young boy among the flowers, photograph was taken through a window from...

Kati Murphy

Jan 13, 20232 min read

Consider The Lilies

The symbolism and use of lilies in Memento Mori photography. Cabinet card of funeral spray including photograph of the deceased. | Lake...