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Photo by Late James Ellison: Restoration by Chuck Freeman
Image Title:  Photo by Late James Ellison: Restoration by Chuck Freeman
 
 By: Chuck Freeman  
  Copyright ©2005



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Photographer Chuck Freeman {K:13322}
Project #49 Dramatic Portrait Camera Model 4x5 View
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Photoart
Portrait
Film Format
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Uploaded 9/17/2005 Film / Memory Type Not Known B&W
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Location City -  Mayesville, Ga. USA
State -  GEORGIA USA
Country - United States   United States
About No, I did not take this photo. As a matter of fact it was taken and printed in 1923. The model was a "scandulous" local woman whom Mr. Ellison was known to take Risque and nudes back in the 20's and 30's. This photo was supposedly confiscated by Law officials sometime in that era.
Often the law would confiscate his nudes and "lock him up", and in meanwhile they (lawmen) would use photos of his models for blackmail.
I own two of his original 8x10's and several smaller photos of portraits. James Ellison died very poor in 1966 in the tiny Georgia Town of MAYESVILLE, GA. about 70 miles east of Atlanta, Ga.
He was far beyond his times in Mayesville, Ga in 1920's -1966. His grave is very poor looking , just as the era in which he lived.
The original is in relatively good shape -considering it is almost 80 years of age. I added some retouching and added contrast with P/S.
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There are 5 Comments in 1 Pages
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Judi Liosatos   {K:34029} 9/18/2005
Wow...what a story. A book could be written on his life and the proceeds go towards the upkeep of his grave as well as helping out young photographers.

Thankyou so much for sharing this Chuck. I have certainly learnt a lesson.

Judi


Maria José Barres   {K:11276} 9/18/2005
Excellent restauration!!!!!!!!
Good work!
I love this story!
Greetings.


Charlotte Eyre   {K:263} 9/20/2005
Beautiful, wonderful, fantastic photo, restoration work and story. I?m curious now to know more about James Ellison and his photography. Well done!


Chuck Freeman   {K:13322} 9/21/2005
I will email you more info about him as I have been told by others whom knew him.


Charlotte Eyre   {K:263} 9/21/2005
Hi Chuck!! My e-mail is rochestereyre@yahoo.co.uk.
And thanks for commenting on my photos, and yes...I?m in Lucas? gallery.


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