Face & Ear ID
by Joelle Steele
These are some of my articles about faces and ears and how they are used to authenticate identities of people in photographs.
Why You Should Never Use Overlays to Compare Faces: Are they the same great-great-grandmother, or two different great-great-grandmothers?
The “Lost Lincoln” Photograph: It’s Not Abraham Lincoln: A TV show called “Undiscovered: The Lost Lincoln” attempts to prove that an old ambrotype is of a recently deceased Abraham Lincoln, and fails to do so.
Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theory Debunked: Debunker Shill Murray consulted Joelle Steele to analyze the faces of Super Bowl performers to see if they were actors or murdered students.
The First & Most Important Step in Comparing Faces in Photographs: Learning to align the pupils and size the irises in photos must be done in order to determine if you have a possible match and should measure the faces further.
Correctly Prepare Photographs Before You Measure Faces: Most people, including many experts, do not know how to correctly prepare photos before they compare the faces. This simple four-step process ensures the accuracy of face comparisons.
Are These Photographs of Abraham Lincoln?: They look alike to the untrained eye, but are they the same person? Learning to examine facial features can help you determine who’s who. This article examines known photographs of Abraham Lincoln and compares them to images purported to be of Lincoln.
Are These Photographs of Frank and Jesse James?: Several collectors believe they have photographs of the outlaw James brothers. This article compares and analyzes their images to see if they have the real deal.
Tammy‘s Photograph?: Tammy did jail time before her attorney contacted Joelle Steele to examine photographs purported to be her.
Is This A Photograph of Vincent Van Gogh?: A cabinet card purchased in Massachusetts in 1990 is believed by its owner to be that of Vincent Van Gogh. This article compares and analyzes the image to see if it could be that of the elusive artist
More Photographs of Vincent Van Gogh?: Two group photos are purported to include the image of Vincent Van Gogh. This article compares and analyzes the images to see if they do.
Dysmorphology: Dr. Peter Hammond recognizes that facial characteristics can signal rare genetic diseases.
Who’s Who In Your Family Photos?: Is it your great-grandfather or his brother? Learn how to carefully examine the facial features of each individual to see if they match.
A Young van Gogh Mystery: When family resemblances are strong, it can be difficult to authenticate an identity as one brother or the other.
Facial Features Comparisons of Identical Twins: Identical and conjoined twins are never truly identical. If you can tell the difference between them, you’re on your way to comparing and identifying faces of people in photographs.
How to Accurately Check a Photo ID: This article explains what to look for when you examine a photo ID, and how to use facial features to verify identity.
Is That Photo Worth $1 Million or $100?: Facial features analysis determines the value of historic photos. Provenance is fine, but the real value of an old photographic portrait lies in establishing the identity of the person in the photo.
Is This A Photo Of My Real Father?: Facial features analysis may not be the best way to answer this tricky and commonly-asked question.
