Margaret Bourke-White

1904-1971

Margaret Bourke-White was a forerunner for women in photography.  She was the first female photographer hired for FORTUNE magazine (in 1929) as well as the first female photojournalist hired at LIFE magazine.  She was the first female war correspondent and covered World War II, the Indi-Pakistani conflict and the Korean War.  She was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in the 1950's and spent the final year's of her life in Darien, CT.

History of Photography

So what did you think of the History of Photography? You had a short exposure (pun intended!) to how the whole thing started. What did you find most interesting? Was it the importance of chemistry in the whole process? How difficult do you think it was for early photographers such as Matthew Brady? What was the biggest hurdle you think he had to overcome? Respond to this post or make the first entry on your own blog. Due: Thursday, September 17

Welcome Back!

An exciting year is ahead of us -- I look forward to seeing what you see through a camera lens.

Over the semester we will use this blog to post your photographs and read comments from your peers across the United States. I think it will be interesting and worth while.

Doc