Alfred Buckham's Aerial Photography Exhibition at Scottish National Portrait Gallery
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh is presenting 'Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer,' a major exhibition from October 18, 2025, to April 19, 2026. Curated by Louise Pearson, the show features over 100 photographs and archival items, highlighting the British photographer's pioneering aerial work. Buckham, who served in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War I, developed innovative darkroom techniques like combination printing, merging multiple negatives to create dramatic composite images. The exhibition includes his iconic view of Edinburgh, alongside personal artifacts and works from his global travels, illustrating his influence on modern photographic manipulation.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from October 18, 2025, to April 19, 2026, at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.
- Features over 100 photographs and objects, including archival material from Buckham's grandsons.
- Highlights Buckham's combination printing technique, using multiple negatives to create composite images.
Entities
Artists
- Alfred Buckham
Institutions
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery
- National Galleries of Scotland
Locations
- Edinburgh
- Scotland