Photographer

Imogen Cunningham

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Full NameImogen Cunningham
Date of BirthApril 12, 1883
Place of BirthPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Date of DeathJune 23, 1976 (aged 93)
Place of DeathSan Francisco, California, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Washington
Notable WorksMagnolia Blossom (1925), Triangles (1928)
SpouseRoi Partridge (1915–1934)
Websiteimogencunningham.com
ProfessionPhotographer
SpecializationsBotanical photography, nudes, industrial landscapes
AffiliationsMember of Group f/64
Early LifeBorn to Isaac Burns Cunningham and Susan Elizabeth Cunningham; grew up in Seattle, Washington
First Camera4×5 inch view camera bought in 1901
University ActivitiesCharter member of Washington Alpha chapter of Pi Beta Phi; class vice-president, German Club, Chemistry Club
DegreeGraduated with a degree in chemistry from the University of Washington in 1907
Thesis“Modern Processes of Photography”
InspirationsInspired by the work of Gertrude Käsebier in 1906
Early WorkFirst photographs were portraits taken with a 4-by-5-inch-format camera
SupportStudied chemistry behind photography with help from chemistry professor Horace Byers
Other InterestsArt lessons during weekends and vacations as a child

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