Battlefield Photography Seminar Is Aug. 10, 11

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Imagine being on the Gettysburg battlefield with a wet plate photographer as he makes photographic history during the Civil War. Imagine seeing original Civil War photos in original format - vivid 3-D.

Imagine hearing a rare battlefield lecture from the dean of Civil War photohistorians, William A. Frassanito.
All of these experiences will happen for real on Aug. 10 and 11 when the Center of Civil War Photography (CCWP) presents "The Image of War, a Detailed Seminar on Battlefield Photography."

Battlefield presentations, three-dimensional slide shows and photographic demonstrations by experts in Civil War photography will highlight what is billed as the most comprehensive examination of Civil War photography to date.

The five presenters are: William A. Frassanito, who has been studying Civil War photography since the age of 9, and is the author of six books on Civil War photography; Bob Zeller, the author of The Civil War in Depth, Volumes I and 2, who presents unique 3-D slide shows using his vast collection of stereo photographs;

Also, Rob Gibson, who owns and operates Gibson's Photographic Gallery, the world's only wet-plate photographic studio, whose presentations include the Smithsonian, White House and National Archives; Timothy H. Smith, a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg, author of three books concerning the battle, and reference historian at the Adams County Historical Society. And Garry E. Adelman, who is also a licensed battlefield guide, the author of two books concerning the Battle of Gettysburg, and frequent lecturer, focusing on photography and Gettysburg.

The Image of War seminar is the first event sponsored by the CCWP. It was founded in 1999 by wet-plate photographer Rob Gibson, author Bob Zeller and the late Al Benson. The center is devoted to the history and presentation of original Civil War photography and committed to the understanding of the technical methods, cameras and techniques used by Civil War photographers in their studios and on the battlefields
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Currently, however, the founders say the center is more of a dream than a reality. It is hoped that this seminar and future events will assist in the establishment of a permanent location in Gettysburg to house the CCWP.

For information about the seminar call (717) 642-6600 or visit www.civilwarphotography.com/seminar.htm for more information.