Matthew B Brady

Matthew was born on May 18, in 1822,he was born in Warren County New York near Lake George, he was one of the most celebrated photographers of the American century's.Matthew is best known for his portraits of celebrities and the documentation of the american civil war.He has been known as the father of photographic and photojournalism.Matthew opened his own studio in New York in 1844.In 1850 Brady produced The Gallery of Illustrious Americas,a portrait collection of prominent contemporary figures. Matthew  died  in New York City in January 15, 1896.