# Reviving Lost Photo Techniques The Handtinted Art Photography of John Maher By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rediscovered-photo-art-techniques-the-handtinted-art-photography-john-maher References: [maherart](http://www.maherart.com/) Columbia Gorge photographer John Maher uses several methods to create his photographic art. His hand-tinted black and white photos employ little-known techniques that date back to Victorian times and the beginning of photography. The resulting images are emotionally evocative and richly textured works of art. John Maher is an award-winning, internationally published artist. He began his career at the age of 16. Since then, his work has gained a worldwide following. Special thanks toJohn Maher for providing us with these photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand-tinted Photography:** Opportunity to revive the art of hand-tinted photography by combining traditional techniques with modern technology for unique and emotionally evocative images. - **Lost Photo Techniques:** Exploration of Victorian-era photo techniques offers an opportunity to create nostalgia and unique aesthetics in modern photography. - **Artistic Revivals:** Reviving forgotten art techniques, such as hand-tinting, can inspire new creative trends and attract a niche audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from promoting and incorporating hand-tinting techniques, creating a unique selling point and expanding artistic possibilities. - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can embrace the revival of lost photo techniques to create distinctive and nostalgic art pieces that appeal to collectors seeking unique and emotionally rich works. - **Art Education:** Art education institutions can incorporate the teaching of hand-tinting and other forgotten photo techniques to preserve and pass down traditional art practices while fostering innovation and experimentation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Analog Photo Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [Wine-Developed Packaging Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/developed-through-time.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-old-photos.md)