Vichen Abdullahyan, Hovsep Abdullahyan & Kevork Abdullahyan: Pioneers of Ottoman Photography The Abdullah Frères—Vichen, Hovsep, and Kevork Abdullahyan—stand as monumental figures in the history of photography within the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. Their studio, established in 1858 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, quickly ascended to prominence, becoming synonymous with artistic excellence and documenting a pivotal era of cultural transformation. More than mere craftsmen capturing images; they were architects of visual memory, shaping perceptions of their time and leaving an indelible mark on a…