Mathew B. Brady

Irish man whom lived in New York from the early age of 17. Fun Fact: Ran over by vehicle and died.

Claimed to have captured photographs of the battle in action. Though, those pictures have been lost. He had vanished for 3 days and reappeared in Washington.

Mathew Brady

Photographs taken of the civil WarAlso, of fameous people during the late 1800sPhotographs portrayed the raw images of the war. Thus, given the title "Father of Photojournalism"

Began as a portrait painter influenced by William Page. Later introduced to S.F.B. Morse, who inspired him to be a photographer.