I’m trying to learn more about black female photographers. So far I’ve found the following resources. Any other sites or sources recommended?
Blogs
Individuals
Zanele Muholi whose “work represents the black female body in a frank yet intimate way that challenges the history of the portrayal of black women’s bodies in documentary photography.” Her “Being” series I found especially powerful.
Organizations
Sistagraphy an Atlanta-based collective of African American women photographers
The Exposure Group a thirty year old association of African American photographers in the Washington, DC area
Hi Cynthia!
Just discovered your blog! I really like your style.
I am also named Cynthia TOO so a natural affinity.
How about Carrie Mae Weams
http://www.carriemaeweems.net and Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, the wife of the late Arthur Ashe. Her book (possible out of print) entitled Viewfinders – Black Women Photographers 1986
ISBN0-39608611-X.
Your site inspired me and forced me to scan the bookshelf for Ashe’s long put away inspiration.
Look forward to more of your musings.
Hi. Nice to meet you! I will check out the work of both of these photographers. It may take me a while to track down their books, but what I am finding on the web is quite inspiring. Thank you so much. 😉
Hi Cynthia,
I just happened upon your post. I like the ethereal quality of your blog! I blog through WordPress as well but also admin a group on Facebook called Black Female Photographers. I invite you to join.
Carla Williams is a member of our little group and Zanele Muholi is one of my contacts on fb.
Thanks so much!
Kym
carrie mae weams!!! is amazing!