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Authenticate What Matters.

Trusted, affordable authentication and encapsulation for photographs.

Built for collectors who value originality, accuracy, and long-term preservation.

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WHAT IS A
TYPE 1 PHOTO?

A Type 1 photograph is a first-generation print made directly from the original negative, produced close to when the image was captured.

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They’re the most original—and most valuable—form of the photograph.

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A BETTER OPTION FOR MODERN COLLECTORS

Many great photos from the late film era fall outside traditional authentication, or aren’t worth the high cost.

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We created FirstGen Photo to change that.

A clear, consistent process at a price that makes sense.

PROCESS

How It Works

01

Evaluate

We confirm it’s a true first-generation photo.

02

Verify

We examine paper, markings, and period details.

03

Confirm

We will verify manufactured paper matches time period.

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Encapsulate

Approved photos are sealed and recorded in our system.

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PRICING

$15 per photo (4x6 to 8x10)

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No tiers. No complexity.

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