Anne Geddes1981-Present

Why is she famous?

why

She is known for her stylized and creative depictions of babies and motherhood.

Geddes' books have been published in 83 countries.

She has sold more than 18 million books and 13 million calendars.

How has Anne’s work been important to photography?Anne Geddes’ photography

shows the beauty of children in different ways. It also shows Anne’s love and respect towards children, and how much she enjoys working with them.

“I photograph from the heart. I adore little babies and I think that shows. My images are really very positive, very simple, and from the heart. Babies speak a universal language.”- Anne Geddes.

How has Anne’s work been important to photography?

Well known WorkPictures were used to promote Australian wool, made by Woolmark, in 2011.

Pictures featuring a simple baby laying down on an egg are used as postage stamps.

What is Anne’s style?

“Although some of Anne Geddes photographs require a tremendous amount of tedious setup work in the studio, she is committed to keeping her studio kid friendly.”

Anne has a style of simple structure and immediate visual. impact.

Anne’s style cont.

Prefers black and white, because she feels like color takes away from the beauty of the picture.

Taught herself, and never got professional help.

Anne’s life

Born in Australia on September 13, 1956

Lives and works in New Zealand.

Besides being a photographer is a businesswoman and clothing designer.

Anne’s life cont.

Became a photographer at the age of 25.

Chose babies as her subject because of her love for them.

Examples of Anne Geddes work!

Examples cont.

Websites used

http://www.artquotes.net/masters/anne-geddes/index.htm

http://photography.about.com/od/famousphotographers/p/annegeddesprofile.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Geddes