Johnstone, O'Shannessy and Co

Johnstone, O’Shannessy & Co was a leading photographic studio located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

In 1865 the firm became Johnstone, O'Shannessy and Co. with partner Emily O’Shannessy and co-owner George Hasler.

[1][2] Johnstone, O’Shannessy & Co. were Melbourne's leading portrait photographers whose services were sought by governors, visiting royalty, politicians and other prominent members of society.

Johnstone impressed the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Victoria and was appointed to his staff as Royal Photographer.

[5] In 1876 Johnstone left Melbourne for South Australia and then travelled extensively in America, and then in 1880 to London, where he regularly exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy until 1900.