A Mysterious Wedding Photo Tucked in a Yearbook
A reader recently submitted a mysterious wedding photo they found tucked into a yearbook. Who could the couple be? Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case!
Read MoreSeeking Victoria: Start with the Clothing and Photographer
One of our readers is hopeful that the woman in this photo is her great-grandmother Victoria. Our Photo Detective, Maureen A. Taylor, shares which clues to investigate first.
Read MoreBarefoot in the Backyard: Identifying Kids in a Hand-Colored Photo
Who are the three children in this gorgeous hand-colored photograph? Photo Detective Maureen Taylor helps us identify the clues in this photo.
Read MoreA Mystery Discovered Inside a Library Book
When Ansel Wilson’s father checked out a library book in the 1960's, he didn't expect to find a mystery inside. Decades later, Ansel has reached out to Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor for help identifying the women photographed on a negative that he found within the book.
Read MoreReal Cowboys or Make Believe?
This week, Maureen is continuing her investigation into who these two handsome cowboys are. With the help of facial comparison technology and census records help her solve the case?
Read MoreWranglin’ the Truth: The Tale of Two Cowboys
Who are the two handsome cowboys on this Real Photo Postcard? And whom does the handwriting belong to? Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case!
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A Mystery in a Framed Wedding Certificate
Wedding certificates used to be quite common, and you may have one or more in your family collection. Maureen A. Taylor is investigating a mysterious date change on a certificate submitted by one of our readers, and sharing information about these popular historical documents.
Read MoreThe Mystery of the Man With the Striking Eyes
Our photo mystery this week revolves around a gorgeous photo of a man with piercing eyes. Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is ready to see if she can crack this case!
Read MoreLooking for Clues in Old Family Photographs
Identifying people in old family photographs can be tricky. Photo Detective Maureen A Taylor is here to help us find clues to help narrow it down!
Read MoreThe 175th Anniversary of Photography: Episode 68
This episode's theme is the 175th Anniversary of Photography. Learn about photo editing and retouching for genealogists, cool photo features on sites like MyHeritage and FamilySearch.org, and hear about the history of photography from the Photo Detective herself, Maureen Taylor.
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