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Speed of Light by Laura CummingEpisodes

    5. Nadar - The Psychological Side of Photography

    5/5Nadar, the photographer adept at capturing his subjects' inner worlds in the 19th century.

    4. Alphonse Bertillon - The Mugshot

    4/5Alphonse Bertillon, a Parisian policeman & photographer, leaves behind an enduring legacy.

    3. John Mayall - A Celebrity Photographer

    3/5The photographer John Mayall's candid images of Victoria and Albert spark a new craze.

    2. William Notman - A Master of Innovation

    2/5In Canada, William Notman's innovative methods capture the building of a nation.

    1. Alexander Gardner: Photographing the American Civil War

    1/5An exhilarating exploration of 19th-century photography begins on the battlefield.