Stuart Humphryes, who enhances early color photographs, transitioned from a hobby to a social media success, with over 200,000 followers sharing his colorful restorations.
Humphryes emphasizes that he enhances faded autochromes, not converting black and white images, explaining that autochromes, developed in the early 20th century, required unique processing.
While many believe color photographs are a recent invention, Humphryes notes that color photography has existed since 1861, evidenced by early experiments with autochromes using potato starch.
Humphryes takes joy in the engagement with his followers, who actively comment and ask questions about the history and techniques behind the photos he enhances.
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