Photographs

News and stories about photographs in Getty’s collections and exhibitions

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The Man Who Photographed Ghosts

A black and white photograph of a man sitting in a chair with a "ghost" behind him.

Ghost photographer William H. Mumler duped the rich, profited, and got sued

The Personal, Political Photography of Ishiuchi Miyako

A young Japanese woman and man sit together, facing the camera, in a small apartment.

A rare photographic view into women’s history in post-war Japan

Capturing the Feeling of the Ocean on Paper

How an artist-scientist uses cyanotypes to inspire a love of marine life

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  1. Please Touch the Art

    Stacks of books on a light wood table in front of a window

    Explore a hands-on exhibition of books that show us the world through women’s lenses

    Mar 25, 2025

  2. Through Her Prism

    A person stands in front of a travertine wall in a well-lit indoor area with a rainbow behind them, smiling and holding a camera

    As a creative producer in photography, Cassia Davis is Getty’s visual storyteller

    Mar 11, 2025

  3. A Triptych as Compass

    María Magdalena Campos-Pons’s triptych Red Composition illuminates paths forward through reflection and spiritual guidance

    Feb 18, 2025

  4. Getty Presents María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold

    Side-by-side photographs in black surrounds of a woman painted with white brushstrokes leans back with a floral linen head wrapping. In her left arm she holds up long-stemmed white flowers.

    Acclaimed exhibition heads to its only the West Coast venue

    Feb 10, 2025

  5. This Moment Will Never Happen Again

    A man with gray hair, glasses, and a khaki-colored jacket stands in front of a door holding a camera

    Anthony Friedkin captured a powerful split second in LGBTQ history

    Dec 10, 2024

  6. Bring Your Binoculars

    A group of people standing on a bridge look up into the tree branches using binoculars on a foggy day.

    As sharp-eyed birders recently discovered, the Getty Center is a layover spot for migrating birds and a habitat for a variety of native species

    Dec 1, 2024

  7. Take a Paul R. Williams Tour of Palm Springs

    A midcentury beige building stands with lush landscaping and palm trees against a blue sky and scattered clouds

    You can still visit four of the pioneering architect’s buildings today

    Nov 27, 2024

  8. The Man Who Photographed Ghosts

    Portrait of a woman seated with her arms crossed. The faint image of a younger woman wearing a floral hair wreath appears above her with her arms draped around the first woman's head.

    Ghost photographer William H. Mumler duped the rich, profited, and got sued

    Oct 31, 2024

  9. Vintage Photographs of Dogs on Chairs

    A black and white photograph of a dog with small and large brown spots sitting in a chair with a hat on

    Just some of the adorable art you can find in our online collection.

    Oct 17, 2024

  10. Getty Presents Abstracted Light: Experimental Photography

    A black image with lines of bright colors zig zagging throughout the image.

    Exhibition features dynamic interplay of still photography, experimental film, and dazzling kinetic artworks

    Jul 17, 2024