Extraordinary Women with Cameras
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Extraordinary Women with Cameras by Vanessa Perez
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
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781681988795 |
| ISBN 10 | 1681988798 |
| Title | Extraordinary Women with Cameras |
| Author | Vanessa Perez |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Rocky Nook |
| Year published | 2022-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |