It is believed that the first traveling photographer to visit the Casterton area was a Mr. A MARCHAND of Portland, who took Photographs during his visit in December 1868. It is further believed that a panoramic view of Casterton (in the Museum) was taken on this visit.

However, there is a school of thought that a photograph of Nangeela homestead was taken around 1863.

The earliest resident professional photographer in Casterton was Henry A GEORGE, whose studio was in Henty Street. George practiced in the town from approx. 1895-1917. Most of the studio portraits shot locally still in existence, from this era, bear his signature.

Apart from the fact that a young son of his lies buried in the Casterton Cemetery, very little is known or remembered of this man.

John Thomas SOMERVILLE, whose studio was in his home in Clarke Street, Casterton, practiced from approximately 1928-1950. At various times he, also undertook developing for local chemists.