Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) initially trained as a studio portrait photographer, however, she had somewhat of a political 'awakening' during the depression turning her lens onto the steet to document the plight of the thousands of people left destitute after the stockmarket crash in 1929. After the depression, Lange continued to persue a career as a photojournalist and is regarded as being an influential pioneer of documentary photography.
In the 1940s Lange shifted her focus, documenting the internment of Japanese-Americans in relocation camps. At the time her work was so controversial it was impounded by the US Army and later transferred to the United States National Archives.
9 comments:
Wow this is so amazing!
I know the first picture - really like her work!
Fantastic post Clare!
Wonderful choices of photographs.
love love her!!
she is one of my favourite photographers, do you know the story behind the first shot? it's worth reading about, all happened by accident.
I want to be here when I grow up
She's amazing. I remember that first image and its been a while since I've seen it. Thanks for sharing this.
I remember studying that first pic in college =)
I love her photos. BTW have you seen the movie 'Everlasting Moments'?
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