Alfred Stieglitz

1. Who was Alfred Stieglitz and why is he noteworthy in the history of photography?
He was an American photographer who is known for the New York art galleries in the 20th century, that he ran. 

2. Choose a photograph he made, upload it to your blog, and explain why you chose it as your favorite by him.
I choose the picture because I think its telling a story, and it feels like I am standing right there watching whats happening in the rain!

3. With what famous painter was he in a relationship? Who was she?  Upload a painting by her that you like.

He was married to Georgia O'Keeffe who is a painter for the Hawaiian pineapple company. 

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The Brownie Camera

The Brownie Camera was invented by Eastman Kodak and was made in February, 1900. The Brownie introduced the concept of the snapshot. You could get the camera for only $1 and had the slogan "You push the button, we do the rest." This was the first camera that everyone could buy.

Nicéphore Niépce

Nicéphore Niépce from France was the first known photographer in the world. His earliest surviving photo was taken with a camera obscura 1826.

 "Due to the 8 hour exposure, sunlight illuminates the buildings on both sides."