A Labor of Love: An Autobiography

by Anne Geddes

Andrews McMeel Anne Geddes' A Labor of Anne Geddes A Biography reveals the events, emotions, and images that have shaped Anne's life. Her personal story melds with her extraordinary body of work to reinforce the inherent message behind her PROTECT, NURTURE, LOVE. · Beginning with early childhood memories and continuing through her remarkable 25-year career, A Labor of Anne Geddes A Biography is part autobiography, part retrospective-and entirely captivating. · Anne reflects, through anecdotes and observations, on some of her most recognized how she painstakingly set the elaborate scenes, carefully selected the props, and ultimately, created magic. A Labor of Anne Geddes A Biography also includes interesting follow-ups with the subjects of some of her iconic photographs and images from her best-selling works, annegeddes.com/

Genres: Photography, Art, Nonfiction, Biography

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Anne Geddes, MNZM, is an Australian-born photographer, currently living and working in New York.
She is best known for her baby photographies and photographies on motherhood.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Ge...

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Anne Geddes photos when I was a young teenager. It was fun to read this book and see some of the images that had on my walls when I was 13. I also really enjoyed hearing her life story and how she became successful doing something she loved. I have a new appreciation for her work now and I especially loved her images of pregnancy. And what's not to love about chubby babies in flowers?

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It has the story of how Anne Geddes got started, and it also includes some insight and information on HOW she does her shoots. The photography is just awesome, and the creativity it inspires is great too!

It makes me want to get out my hot glue gun and start making flower hats for the babies!

[Stefanie De Deyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Long time ago I read this but still remember every bit of it! I was 12 years old when I got this for Christmas. It's amazing to see how her pictures came to life and how she learned and took all of her pictures!

[Melissa Dwyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

originally rated G by Sam Jackendoff
Her photos of babies in outlandish costumes (garden gnomes, water lilies, faeries, etc.) are iconic.

The text of this is autobiographical as well as descriptive of her artistic process - and can be ignored, while still enjoying the photos..

[Nanci Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

it has her signature in it. you know, i used to work for her.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting and informative, and the photos were gorgeous. The size of the book (coffee table style) made it difficult to read but it was worth the read anyway.

[Liz Young]

Mmm, glossy! Hard to read in bed, due to the size, so it's not exactly a relaxing-by-the-fire kind of book, but it sure is interesting!

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this book.

[Hannie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Een interessant boek. Anne Geddes vertelt veel over hoe haar foto's tot stand zijn gekomen. Verder is het een mooi boek door de prachtige foto's.

[Edwina Book Anaconda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!
It was so much fun learning about what inspired her and what all went into the making of these adorable baby photos.

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Borrowed from library by my oldest. I still try to read everything they are reading. She has some good points about taking photos.