Photography Pioneers: Kolb Brothers, Grand Canyon Photo Sessions Between Heaven and Hell

Symbol of heroism: Emery Kolb posing in front of the boat "Edith" he used for the "big trip." The scow was custom-made and had to be repaired several times during the trip because of damages caused by the rapids. Emery Kolb, here in May 1959, ran the photo studio until his death in 1976. | Grand Canyon National Park / Kolb Brothers