Howard Bourne & Shepherd: Pioneers of Indian Photography Howard Bourne & Shepherd (1863-2016) stands as a monumental figure in the history of photographic art, representing not merely an individual talent but also the embodiment of Victorian ambition and scientific curiosity applied to documenting the vibrant tapestry of 19th-century India. Established in Shimla, India, in 1863 by Samuel Bourne and Charles Shepherd, their studio quick…