Extraordinary Women with Cameras
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A01=Darcy Reed
A01=Vanessa Perez
artists
Author_Darcy Reed
Author_Vanessa Perez
biography
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childrens book
colorful illustrations
contemporary
creatives
dorothea lange
Dorothea Lange Annie Leibovitz Vivian Maier
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famous female photographers
famous photographs
feminist
florestine perrault collins
iconcs
inspirational book for girls
margaret bourke white
middle grade
photography
Photography history cameras photos girls
photojournalist portraits biography
pictures
shutterbugs women pictures children illustration
throughout history
womens history
Product details
- ISBN 9781681988795
- Dimensions: 178 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 16 Sep 2022
- Publisher: Rocky Nook
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Explore 35 of the most groundbreaking, creative female photographers in history and modern times! Ever since photography was invented almost 200 years ago, women have broken barriers and influenced the artform. Now, this first-ever children's book about women photographers tells the stories of 35 of the most talented historical and contemporary shutterbugs. Filled with colourful illustrations, this book includes stories about Dorothea Lange s haunting portraits of American history, Margaret Bourke-White s bravery as the first female war correspondent in WWII, Florestine Perrault Collins influential images depicting Black life in the 1920s, and many more. Including explanations of key photography terms, photo project ideas, and suggestions for other women photographers to study, this charming book will inspire children to pick up a camera and make their own incredible photographs.
From a young age, Vanessa knew she had a connection with art and telling stories through drawings. This love for creating led her to pursue a career in illustration. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from California State University Long Beach, Vanessa has been working as a freelance illustrator, creating drawings for individuals and small businesses. She primarily works digitally and occasionally with gouache paint. Vanessa is a Southern California native and loves exploring new food creations, roller skating at the beach, and spending time with friends and family. Darcy Reed is a writer, editor, actor, and pop culture junkie. Her other projects include: The Photography Trivia Deck, Captain Marvel: The Tiny Book of Earth's Mightiest Hero, The College Bucket List, Tiny Book of Jane Austen, and Shakespeare: Famous Last Words. She lives in Sonoma County, CA
