Louise Carnegie

Louise Carnegie was a pioneering photographer who made a name for herself in the early 20th century. Born in 1891 in New York City, Carnegie was the daughter of a wealthy industrialist and grew up surrounded by art and culture. She attended the prestigious Brearley School and then went on to study at the Art Students League of New York.

Carnegie began her career as a portrait photographer, taking pictures of prominent figures such as President Theodore Roosevelt and his family. She also photographed celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks. Her work was featured in magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Harper's Bazaar.

In addition to her portrait work, Carnegie also explored other genres of photography including landscapes, still lifes, and abstracts. She traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States to capture images of nature and architecture. Her photographs were exhibited at galleries around the world including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Carnegie's work has been praised for its technical skill as well as its artistic vision. She was one of the first photographers to experiment with color photography and her use of light has been described as "masterful". Her photographs have been collected by museums around the world including The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Louise Carnegie died in 1975 at the age of 84 but her legacy lives on through her photographs which continue to inspire photographers today.