Friday, November 11, 2011
Famous Photographer #8: Julia Margaret Cameron
At the age of 48, Julia Margaret Cameron started her photography career. Her home at Freshwater was where she produced most of her work. She took pictures of her family, neighbors, and servants. She was in the highest circles of society and she photographed intellectual leaders within her circle of friends and family. Much of Cameron's inspiration was from literature, and in turn her work influenced writers. She was inspired by from the paintings of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Giotto. She is known for her portraits of famous people.
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