Biography:
-Birthdate: April 22, 1891
-Passed Away: Nov. 30, 1979
-Country & State of residence: She grew up in St. Louis and Chicago and eventually moved to Colorado.
-Education: Laura attended boarding schools overseas such as the New England Conservatory of Music. She studied photography later on at Clarence White School in New York. She was also a mentor to Gertrude Kasebier.
-Creation:
-Significance: Laura's work is significant documentation of the people and landscapes of the southwest.
-Composition: Laura uses natural lighting. Her finished images are usually high contrast. Her landscape photography is zoomed out.
-Concept/Aboutness/Idea: She photographs landscapes, buildings and people out west.
-Method: Lighting is important part of Laura's photography. The timing has to be right in order to photograph the landscapes. Being able to capture natural events is also important.
-Motivations: Laura was passionate about her work. She was inspired by the location and people of where she lived.
-Your Opinion: I like the idea of her images seem like a stranger took them. The subjects aren't looking at the camera it's more of a candid shot.
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