Ernest Gall

Born : 14 April, 1863
Died : 19 April, 1925

Ernest Gall was a photographer in Adelaide, South Australia.

Gall was noted for his photos of civic events, portraits and Adelaide growing into a modern city in the 1920s. He was the first in Australia to produce half-tone prints and supplied photographs for illustrated catalogues.

By 1895, Gall had his own studio in Grenfell Street, Adelaide, and later at Alma Chambers in Pirie Street. He was official photographer for many high-profile events, including balls at government house and at federation conventions. In 1898, he began using flash illumination.

In later years, Gall concentrated on portraiture, working from a studio at his home, “Woodbridge”, at Tynte Street east, North Adelaide. He actively promoted North Adelaide as a part of the city, rather than a suburb.

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