Capturing Life" (1839-1869) examines the first three decades of Greater Cincinnati's remarkable photographic history. This one-hour documentary combines rare images, interviews, and music for a fascinating look at how the Cincinnati region's scientists, photographers, and artists contributed to the development of a new medium in America – against a backdrop of profound political and cultural change.

‘Capturing Life’ shows Cincinnati at fore of U.S. photography in 1800s - https://www.wvxu.org/media/2024-10-08/capturing-life-cincinnati-fotofocus-tvkiese