Imogen Cunningham

Born in Oregon in 1883, Imogen Cunningham was an American photographer whose career spanned over 70 years, evolving from pictorialism to become a foundational figure in straight photography. Her early interest in art led her to study chemistry at the University of Washington, where she explored the scientific underpinnings of photography and even photographed plants for the botany department. After graduating in 1907, she honed her skills working for Edward S. Curtis, known…