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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...

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...

Kati Murphy

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Modern Remembrance

Evolution of Mourning Photography In more recent years, photographs of the deceased have taken on a more candid and informal character,...