{"id":54841,"date":"2017-07-03T03:50:20","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T10:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=54841"},"modified":"2018-06-19T02:22:56","modified_gmt":"2018-06-19T09:22:56","slug":"famous-female-masters-of-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/03\/famous-female-masters-of-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Female Masters of Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_54848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54848\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"54848\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/03\/famous-female-masters-of-photography\/img_1125\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1125.jpg?fit=%2C&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"[]\" data-image-title=\"Migrant mother Dorothea Lange\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Migrant Mother\u00e2\u20ac\u009d by Dorothea Lange &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1125.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"size-large wp-image-54848\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1125-800x1020.jpg?resize=800%2C1020\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1020\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Migrant Mother\u00e2\u20ac\u009d by <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/09\/6-lessons-dorothea-lange-has-taught-me-about-street-photography\/\">Dorothea Lange<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Men are over-represented in photography. Here are some great female photographers to know:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Female Masters of Photography<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54845\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"54845\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/03\/famous-female-masters-of-photography\/img_1123\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1123.jpg?fit=800%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,536\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Zoe strauss\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1123.jpg?fit=800%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-large wp-image-54845\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1123-800x536.jpg?resize=800%2C536\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1123.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1123.jpg?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1123.jpg?resize=180%2C121&amp;ssl=1 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/20\/8-lessons-zoe-strauss-has-taught-me-about-street-photography\/\">Zoe Strauss<\/a> \/ Magnum Photos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/inge-morath\/\">Inge Morath<\/a>: Contemporary of Henri Cartier-Bresson, did epic photos of fashion, travels, with poetry and humanism.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2012\/10\/15\/11-lessons-diane-arbus-can-teach-you-about-street-photography\/\">Diane Arbus<\/a>: Famous for her medium format flash photos, photographing the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153outcasts\u00e2\u20ac\u009d of society in an empathetic way. Unfortunately committed suicide.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/09\/6-lessons-dorothea-lange-has-taught-me-about-street-photography\/\">Dorothea Lange<\/a>: Famous for FSA photos of Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Iconic Migrant Mother photo.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/06\/7-lessons-helen-levitt-has-taught-me-about-street-photography\/\">Helen Levitt<\/a>: Best classic street photographer, photographed children. Innovative color street photos.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/14\/24-more-lessons-mary-ellen-mark-has-taught-me-about-street-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mary Ellen Mark<\/a>: Probably one of the best composition photographers. Epic projects. My personal favorite female photographer. Great teacher, and timeless photos. Passed away recently.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/14\/5-lessons-vivian-maier-has-taught-me-about-street-photography\/\">Vivian Maier<\/a>: Chicago Nanny, Whose passion was photography on the side. Discovered by John Maloof. Empathetic photos of everyday life, and pioneering color 35mm work as well as great street portraits in black and white on her Rolleifex<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/20\/8-lessons-zoe-strauss-has-taught-me-about-street-photography\/\">Zoe Strauss<\/a>: Best living Magnum female photographer. Very down to earth, and has documented many individuals living with abusive partners. My favorite living female photographer.<\/li>\n<li>Martine Franck: Wife of Henri Cartier-Bresson. I prefer her work over his. Strong layers and clean compositions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who are your favorite female photographers? Contribute your recommendations on <a href=\"http:\/\/forum.erickimphotography.com\/\">ERIC KIM FORUM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/masters-of-photography\/\">Learn From the Masters<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54850\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"54850\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/03\/famous-female-masters-of-photography\/img_1126\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1126.jpg?fit=948%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"948,740\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_1126 Dorothea Lange action\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dorothea Lange in action&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1126.jpg?fit=800%2C624&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-large wp-image-54850\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1126-800x624.jpg?resize=800%2C624\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1126.jpg?resize=800%2C624&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1126.jpg?resize=768%2C599&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1126.jpg?resize=180%2C141&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1126.jpg?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/09\/6-lessons-dorothea-lange-has-taught-me-about-street-photography\/\">Dorothea Lange<\/a> in action<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Start here:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/cheat-sheet-masters-of-photography\/\">Cheat Sheet of the Masters of Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/27\/100-lessons-from-the-masters-of-street-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">100 Lessons From the Masters of Street Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/beginners-guide-to-the-masters-of-photography\/\">Beginner&#8217;s Guide to the Masters of Street Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/photos-learn-from-the-masters-of-photography\/\">Photos: Learn From the Masters of Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/epub-pdf-learn-from-the-masters-of-photography\/\">Download all articles as an ePub\/PDF &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Men are over-represented in photography. 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