Louise Dahl-Wolfe Painting with Light

Louise Dahl-Wolfe is one of the most important women in the history of photography, and in this short documentary film on her life, Louise Dahl-Wolfe: Painting with Light, draws upon the excellence of her art and the quirkiness of her personality.

 

Louise Dahl-Wolfe (1895-1989) is known primarily for her work for Harper's Bazaar, in association with fashion editor Diana Vreeland.

Her work had enormous impact on great photographers such as Richard Avedon and Irving Penn. Working for Harper's Bazaar, she pioneered the use of natural lighting in fashion photography and shooting on location and outdoors.

 And one of my favorites:

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