Maureen Taylor

Last Day for Kick Starter promotion!

Maureen Taylor — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:55:55 +0000

Hey Everyone!

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day for the Kick Starter promotion! Please visit the link below for more details.

http://www.maureentaylor.com/last-muster/great-opportunity-from-maureen-taylor/

Great Opportunity from Maureen Taylor

Maureen Taylor — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:59:05 +0000

This is Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, with a great offer to help you solve some of your family’s photographic riddles and also allow you to participate in a unique project. I’m bringing the photos I’ve uncovered of people from the Revolutionary War era for The Last Muster into a film that will put faces on the people who fought for America’s freedom!

I’ll provide you with a 15-minute recorded phone consultation on up to three photos that may have stumped your family for years if you pledge $50 to our Kickstarter Campaign. Since this is an all-or-nothing platform, our donors pay ONLY if we reach our goal of $27,500 by April 10^th, just about 15 days away. But I believe so deeply in the project that I’m guaranteeing you the consultation for your pledge alone. If we reach our goal (we’re almost halfway there) you’ll also receive a set of The Last Muster note-cards.

Please go to the link below to watch our four-minute trailer that will entice you to make a pledge. I’d love it if you share this link with your friends and family, too..

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lastmusterfilm/revolutionary-voices-a-last-muster-film.

Once you’ve made your $50 pledge, send me your receipt (photodetective@gmail.com) so I can schedule a telephone consultation and explain how to get your photos to me. Become a part of this important project and enjoy The Photo Detective’s expertise on a personal level by responding today!

To see more of the images and learn more about the project, you can also visit http://www.lastmusterfilm.com/.

“Revolutionary Voices”: A Last Muster Film

Maureen Taylor — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:03:26 +0000

By Maureen Taylor and Verissima Productions

At some point in our lives we have all studied the American Revolution.. For most of us it seems long ago and far away, but it doesn’t have to…

Ten years ago, I was presented with an old photograph and asked to analyze it. Suddenly, I realized that I was looking into the face of someone who was a young adult during the Revolutionary War! While it may seem surprising, many of our founding countrymen and women lived into the photographic age…and I discovered that more than 200 years later, I could look directly into their faces.

To read more and watch the video, click HERE!

An Event You Are Not Going to Want to Miss!

Maureen Taylor — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:35:26 +0000

Fieldstone Commons: Maureen is this week’s guest

Maureen Taylor — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:55:38 +0000

Hope you listen in this week. I’m Marian Pierre-Louis’ guest on her blog talk radio show. You could win one of my books!

Genealogy Fashions: Is Your Ancestor’s Hat Back in Style?

Maureen Taylor — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:54:16 +0000

Fashion is looking back not merely to the 1970s, but all the way to the 1920s and even 1880s, at least as far as hats are concerned.

Last Sunday’s New York Times fashion supplement featured advertisements showing old-fashioned-looking hats by designers Louis Vuitton and Donna Karan. Even the Bloomingdale’s ad featured a model in a vintage style hat.

Very Interesting Read about Understanding the Context of a Photo

Maureen Taylor — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:53:14 +0000

I liked this article so much, I decided to post it to my blog!

Here is a great article by Brett and Kate McKay that stresses the importance of studying the context of a photo. Specifically ownership and time period. Without studying these variables, the photos in the article would present a much different “picture” than what was intended.

Enjoy!

Bosom Buddies: A Photo History of Male Affection

National Genealogical Society, Cincinnati, OH

Maureen Taylor — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:58:39 +0000

If you happen to be in the Cincinnati area, the National Genealogical Society is having its annual Family History Conference at the Duke Energy Center. There’s lots of great stuff going on. I’ll be speaking on Photo Detecting 101 and Searching for Images of the War of 1812 Generation. There are also tons of other speakers and demonstrations throughout the week. Come visit my booth and say hi! I’m also offering photo consultations at the conference rate if you have any photo mysteries you’d like solved.

Hope to see you there!

Maureen

Preserving Your family Photographs Promotion

Maureen Taylor — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:26:17 +0000

This month I am running a promotion on Preserving Your Family Photographs. Get your copy today for 20% off using coupon code: 2NP8BZDW

Enjoy and have a great day!
Maureen

Check Out This Preview of My Children and Genealogy Webinar

Maureen Taylor — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:11:32 +0000