Benjamin Falk: The Gentle Touch of Victorian Portraiture Benjamin Falk (1853 – 1911) stands as a testament to the elegance and precision of late nineteenth-century portrait photography in New York City. Born into a prominent family, Falk’s artistic inclinations were nurtured from an early age, shaping him into one of America's foremost practitioners of his craft—a skill that would earn him considerable acclaim within the artistic circles of London and beyond. Unlike many contemporaries who favored harsh lighting and dramatic poses, Falk championed a softer aesthetic, prioritizing natural lig…