Portret van een man in uniform en jongen 1890 - 1920

Here's a small photograph made by Bayley's Studios, of a man in uniform with a young boy. Think about being in a studio like Bayley’s and setting up the shot. It's one thing to snap a photo on your phone, but another thing to arrange a formal sitting. I wonder how long the man sat there while the photographer fussed with the lighting. What was he thinking about? Look how the boy is standing. So serious! But if you really look, you can see a slight smile. And the studio has framed the photo with some elegant floral decorations. It's all about creating this mood of quiet dignity, you know? These old photos are like little time capsules. They let us peek into the past. I am not sure when the photo was taken, but whoever they were, they wanted to capture a moment. Maybe even make it timeless.