Sally Mann is a controversial American photographer born in 1951 who lives isolated on a family farm in Virginia. She was inspired to photography by her father who gave her her first camera at age 17. Mann is known for her black and white photos of her children, often depicting them acting in mature ways or with serious facial expressions. Her work has been considered disturbing or even child pornography by some, but Mann says she is simply capturing motherly affection in a different style.

1. Sally Mann By: Sabrina Smith

2. Vital Statistics Born: May 1, 1951 in Lexington, Virginia White, American female Lives isolated on family farm in Virginia Married and mother of three

3. Personal Background When little father gave her book that talked about appreciating little things in life (crumbs under a table) Father gave her her first camera at age 17 Told her only love, death, and whimsy were worthy of art

4. Personal Background Took first photo of children when daughter came inside with bug bites on face Lives isolated on family farm in Virginia

5. Key Historical Events Mann was not influenced by historic events Events of the time Racism Korean War Hawaii and Alaska become states JFK assassinated Vietnam War Destruction of Berlin Wall Woodstock

6. Influence on the Art World Photos of kids; controversial Considered child porn by some Says not porn but motherly affection Many museums have photos on display Some say work is disturbing She says it’s just a different way of looking at life

7. Influence of the Art World Fascinated by dark room “magic” Inspired by 1800s photographers like Julia Margaret Cameron and Eugene Atget

8. Sally’s Stylistic Traits Dark room, black and white photography Most of children acting more mature than their age Children under 10 years old Children with serious looks on face

9. Example 1 Dark room, black and white photography Most of children acting more mature than age Children under 10 years old Children with serious looks on face

10. Example 2 Dark room, black and white photography Most of children acting more mature than age Children under 10 years old Children with serious looks on face

11. Example 3 Dark room, black and white photography Most of children acting more mature than age Children under 10 years old Children with serious looks on face

12. Example 4 Dark room, black and white photography Most of children acting more mature than age Children under 10 years old Children with serious looks on face

13. My Art Spenser’s Alone Time

14. My Art Katrina Exploring

15. My Art Separation

16. Conclusion Sally Mann is a very controversial photographer who sees the world in a different way from most people She looks at the world and sees the more morbid sides Her most prominent stylistic traits are: Dark room black and white photography Photos of children acting mature Children with serious faces Children under 10

17. Thank you Any Questions?