Bernoud, Alphonse (1820-1889) - Cattedrale di Livorno a

Alphonse Bernoud began his career as a portrait painter, but soon became interested in photography. He learnt the daguerreotype process from its inventor, Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre. Bernoud quickly became an accomplished photographer and opened his own studio in Lyon. Bernoud's photographs were renowned for their clarity and detail. He was particularly adept at capturing the expressions and personalities of his subjects. He also experimented with different lighting techniques to create dramatic effects in his photographs. Bernoud's work was exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1855, where it was critically acclaimed. He continued to work as a photographer for the rest of his life, and his work is still admired today for its technical skill and artistic merit. Alphonse Bernoud died in Lyon, France, in 1889. His legacy lives on through his photographs, which continue to inspire and captivate viewers today.