Waldemar Titzenthaler, de fotograaf, met zijn dochter Marba Possibly 1912 - 1918

This image is of Waldemar Titzenthaler, the photographer, with his daughter Marba. I'm thinking about the moment this photo was taken and I imagine Titzenthaler setting up his camera, adjusting the focus, and composing the shot with his daughter in his arms. The soft lighting and sepia tones create a feeling of intimacy and tenderness. The composition is carefully arranged. Titzenthaler looks directly at the camera, his gaze intense and thoughtful, while his daughter looks just off to the side. He’s wearing a ring; I wonder if it was his wedding ring. There's a sense of stillness and quiet contemplation in this image, as if time has been suspended for a moment. It reminds me of other early photography. Artists are always having a dialogue with each other; this image opens up a space for imagination, memory, and personal reflection.