This collection contains the photographic archive of P.Krishnayya, who is the owner of Jothi Studio, which was opened in 1957 on Ayudha Pooja Day in September in Tindivanam town. The photographic material includes film negatives of sizes: 2B, 120. The photographic material is dated from 1957. The original location of each image is reflected in each digital file name. Mr. P.Krishnayya, 81 years old is the founder of Jothi studio He was from Nellore, Andra Pradesh later came and settled in Tindivanam. He was able to provide few additional information for some images regarding personal names, locations and dates which are included. He started his career as a makeup man for drama artists, then learnt photography from his uncle Venu Mudhaliyar. Started photography career using Field Camera with F8 lens. He used to take photos for the Electricity, revenue and police department. He has collections in postmortem photography. This collection contains 142 negatives: 104 studio portraits, 19 indoor portraits and 19 outdoor portraits.
Custodial history: The material was held by P.Krishnaya, owner of Jothi Studio. Presently the material is kept with him.
Extent and format of original material: Film black and white negative.
Volume and issue number: This collection contains 3 series: 104 negatives of studio portraits, 19 negatives of outdoor portraits and 19 negatives of indoor portraits.
This collection contains the following 3 files:
EAP946/2/1: Studio portraits [after 1957]EAP946/2/2: Outdoor portraits [after 1957]EAP946/2/3: Indoor portraits [after 1957].