Explore the basic functions of a digital camera, and learn how to slightly adjust the way you see the world to get some amazing images. Along the way, learn about lighting and composition. Free registration required.

The Library’s daguerreotype collection consists of more than 725 photographs dating from 1839 to 1864. Portrait daguerreotypes produced by the Mathew Brady studio make up the major portion of the collection. The collection also includes early architectural views by John Plumbe, several Philadelphia street scenes, early portraits by pioneering daguerreotypist Robert Cornelius, studio portraits by black photographers James P. Ball and Francis Grice, and copies of painted portraits.

Getty Museum – Learn How Daguerreotypes Were Made

This is a pared down free web version of Photoshop software that lets you edit, crop and add special effects to your pictures.  You can create photo albums online and share them, as well as browse the albums and photos of others.  Registration is required for sharing features.