african american photographers

Reconstructs the life of African-American photographer Robert Gilbert through an examination of over two thousand antique glass plate negatives found in an old Massachusetts estate, believed to have been taken by Gilbert when he worked as an assistant to famed nineteenth-century ornithologist William Brewster.

Looks at the artistic endeavors of photographer, composer, filmmaker, and writer Gordon Parks.

Tells the life story of Gordon Parks, the first African-American photographer for "Life" magazine, discussing the pictures he took of poor families in the U.S. and abroad and describing the strength he took from a piece of advice his mother gave him when he was young.

Chronicles the rich lives of the African-American citizens of Columbia, South Carolina, as well as other towns and cities during the 1920s and 1930s.

Photographer and filmmaker Gordon Parks tells his life story beginning with his arrival in St. Paul, Minnesota, at age sixteen after his mother's death, covering such topics as his time on the streets, his work to bring greater attention to African-American poverty, and his years as a war correspondent.

A biography of the African American photographer who has received acclaim for his prints of Harlem.

Showcases the work of African-American photographers, featuring approximately six hundred photographs that provide insight into African-American life from 1840 to 1999.

Surveys the work of African-American professional photographers from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century: Jules Lion, Augustus Washington, James P. Ball, the Goodridge Brothers, Cornelius M. Battey, and Addison Scurlock.

An illustrated autobiography of photographer Gordon Parks, featuring three hundred photographs, including his work for "Vogue" and "Life" magazines; discussing his life; and providing essays and anecdotes about his images.