Famous Photographer #9: Félix Nadar

Gaspad Félix Tournachon, also known as Félix Nadar, was poor but talented. Nadar became famous before he was a photographer because of his writings and illustrations. He had a successful career as a satirical cartoonist. His skill for it was effective in capturing his photographic subjects' personalities. In 1854, Nadar opened his first studio. During his six years of practice, he focused on psychological elements of photography. He wanted to show moral personalities. His subjects were usually his friends. Nadar was one of the first photographers to use artificial light.