It’s one of the strangest things about old photos—no one smiles. People look serious, stiff, even grim. But it wasn’t because they were unhappy. The reason is far more practical and cultural than most think.
The biggest reason was 'Long Exposure Times'
In the early days of photography (mid-1800s to early 1900s), cameras required long exposure times—sometimes several minutes—to capture a single photo. Smiling for that long was nearly impossible. Holding a neutral or stern expression was simply easier to maintain without blurring the image.
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The biggest reason was 'Long Exposure Times'
In the early days of photography (mid-1800s to early 1900s), cameras required long exposure times—sometimes several minutes—to capture a single photo. Smiling for that long was nearly impossible. Holding a neutral or stern expression was simply easier to maintain without blurring the image.
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