This Street Photographer Uses Vintage 1860 Camera To Capture Pictures

Last Updated: July 03, 2023, 18:24 IST Vintage camera from 1860 still in use by a street photographer in Jaipur. (Credits: Instagram) The camera was a precious gift presented by the Maharaja of Jaipur to Tikam Chand’s ancestor, Pahari Lal. In today’s time, the internet is flooded with selfies and portrait pictures, however, back in the day, visiting a professional photo studio was considered a luxury that many couldn’t afford. During those days, street photographers played a vital role and recently, the story of Tikam Chand, a third-generation photographer, has taken the internet by storm. He is seen using a…Continue Reading

See any familiar faces in these 29 vintage photos from Staten Island Technical High School from the 1990s and 2000s?

Staten Island Technical High School was founded in 1988. Housed in the former New Dorp High School building at 485 Clawson St., Tech has long been known for its academic excellence. The school consistently rates among the top public high schools in New York and the country. Tech was initially the engineering program from Ralph McKee Vocational and Technical High School but was eventually spun off into its own school. Tech maintains its connection to McKee through a sports program partnership, which has seen citywide success with its football, volleyball and track teams. Tech is widely recognized for its science…Continue Reading