Who Nobody Smiles In Old Photos

The video explores why people in the 19th century rarely smiled in photographs, attributing it to cultural norms, fear of cameras, and poor dental hygiene. It discusses how photography was linked to death and how Kodak's influence and technological advancements in the 20th century led to more relaxed and smiling photos.

What were some of the reasons people avoided smiling in photographs during the 19th century?

In what ways did Victorian death portraits reflect the cultural attitudes of the time?

What were the implications of the technological limitations of early photography on the subjects' poses?

How did the perception of photography change from the 19th century to the 20th century?