Mathew B Brady

Mathew Brady was one of the most accomplished American photographers of the 19th century who gained notoriety for his documentation of the American Civil War and his portraits of Presidents and celebrities. Because of the nature of his work, he is widely considered the father of photo journalism.

Mathew Brady was one of the most accomplished American photographers of the 19th century who gained notoriety for his documentation of the American Civil War and his portraits of Presidents and celebrities. Because of the nature of his work, he is widely considered the father of photo journalism. See less