Company Description

Louis Blanc was a photographer who came to the Cariboo goldfields during the height of the gold rush. His first trip was in 1868 and he returned for several more seasons, eventually building his own studio. Unfortunately shortly after his new studio was completed the great fire of Barkerville burned it to the ground http://www.barkerville.com/vol10/bville_burns.html. Blanc was never able to rebuild and he sold his artwork and equipment and left Barkerville forever.

Unfortunately only a handful of his photos have ever been found and there are no records of Blanc's whereabouts after Barkerville. His photographic record would have been a priceless heritage treasure today as he specialized in several photographic styles that were emerging in the very beginning of the art form.

Operation of the modern day Louis Blanc Studio was started in 1983 by Ron and Pat Young to interpret the photography of the gold rush period and provide an opportunity for visitors to dress in 1870's period costume and have their photo taken. After 31 wildly successful years we continue the tradition and are proud that many thousand homes in the Cariboo, across the country and around the world have photos we have taken in our studio.

L. A. Blanc also operates Pioneer Clothing in Barkerville and can provide costume rentals for all ages.