Darius Kinsey - Photographed the US (Pacific Northwest) Logging 🪵 Industry

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Profile of Darius Kinsey, photographer from Sedro-Woolley, Skagit county, Washington state, by Ray Jordan

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Overview of Darius Kinsey​

Darius Kinsey (1869-1945) was a prominent photographer known for his extensive documentation of the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest. He was born in Maryville, Missouri, and moved to Snoqualmie, Washington, in 1889. Kinsey began his photography career in the early 1890s, initially working in a studio with his brothers.

Photography Career​

Focus on Logging​

• Kinsey specialized in capturing various aspects of logging, including:
  • Logging camps and workers
  • Equipment like donkey engines and logging railroads
  • The entire logging process from felling trees to transporting lumber

Techniques and Equipment​

• He often used an 11x14 Eastman View camera and glass plates for his photographs until 1914, when he switched to film.
• Kinsey's images provide a visual history of logging, showcasing both the labor and the natural beauty of the forests.

Legacy​

Darius Kinsey's work is significant for its historical value, illustrating the logging industry's impact on the Pacific Northwest. His photographs are preserved in various collections, ensuring that his contributions to photography and the documentation of this vital industry are remembered.

 

[Freakscene]

Just gorgeous. A lot of his work is on 11x14" plates. Must have been really hard to cart that gear into logging country in the late 19th or early 20th century.

 

[lynnb]

Remarkable photographs of a bygone era. Thanks for the links.

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

I don't imagine the world will ever again see trees as large as some of those he photographed being cut down.