# The Historic Practice of the Hidden Mother in Photography

> The “Hidden Mother” is a genre of photography that has been practiced since the infancy of the photographic process. Many examples date back to 1839 and the daguerreotype.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/10/04/the-historic-practice-of-the-hidden-mother-in-photography/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac2988e85c8049a4c1116ce)
- **Published:** 2026-10-04
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #mother #hidden #photography #historic #practice #adult #behind #chair
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