Emilie Bieber facts for kids
Emilie Bieber (born 1810, died 1884) was a talented German photographer. She opened her own photography studio in Hamburg way back in 1852. This was a very early time for photography!
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Emilie Bieber's Photography Journey
Starting a Studio in Hamburg
On September 16, 1852, Emilie Bieber opened her very own studio. It was located at 26, Großen Bäckerstraße in Hamburg. Back then, almost all photographers were men. This made Emilie one of the first women to become a professional photographer in Germany.
Overcoming Challenges
At first, her photography business was not doing very well. Emilie was almost ready to give up and sell her studio. But then, she got some encouragement from a soothsayer. This person told her they saw "many carriages waiting outside her studio." This gave Emilie the hope she needed to keep going.
Becoming a Successful Photographer
Thanks to this encouragement, Emilie Bieber became a very successful photographer. She was especially good at taking portraits of people. She also specialized in hand-tinted portraits. This meant she would carefully add color to the black-and-white photos by hand.
Royal Recognition
In 1872, something very special happened. Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia chose her to be his official court photographer. This was a huge honor! It meant she was recognized as one of the best photographers around.
Passing on the Business
Later, Emilie moved her studio to a new location at 20, Neuer Jungfernstieg. Eventually, she passed her successful business on to her nephew, Leonard Bieber (1841–1931). Leonard continued to run the studio very well starting in 1885. He even opened another branch in Berlin in 1892.
Gallery of Emilie Bieber's Work
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Austrian cellist Louis Hegyesi
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Quatuor Florentin
