Anne Geddes

Not to be confused with the English social activist Anna Geddes.

Anne Geddes
MNZM
Born1956 (age 67–68)
Home Hill, Queensland, Australia
Occupation(s)Photographer, author, artist, businesswoman
Years active1981–present
Known forInfant photography
Websiteannegeddes.com

Anne Elizabeth Geddes MNZM (born 1956) is an Australian-born, New York City-based portrait photographer known primarily for her elaborately-staged photographs of infants.[1][2]

Geddes's books have been published in 83 countries.[3] According to Amazon.com, she has sold more than 18 million books and 13 million calendars.[4] In 1997, Cedco Publishing sold more than 1.8 million calendars and date books bearing Geddes' photography.[5] Her 1996 debut book Down in the Garden, was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show[6] and made it to the New York Times bestseller list.[7] Her books have been translated into 23 languages.

  1. ^ Lyall, Sarah (22 March 2021). "Anne Geddes Was the Original Baby-Picture Influencer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. ^ Gander, Kashmira (13 March 2017). "The world's most famous baby photographer on how to take the perfect photo of your child". The Independent. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
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  4. ^ "Anne Geddes Bibliography". Amazon.com.
  5. ^ Freierman, Shelly (29 December 1997). "Calendar Whirl: Thousands of Ways to Keep Track of 365 Days". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
  6. ^ Brara, Noor (30 April 2020). "Anne Geddes Was Once the Queen of Baby Photography. Now, She's Hit Hard Times—and Is Asking for Your Help". News.artnet.com. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Best Sellers: December 1, 1996". The New York Times. 1 December 1996. Retrieved 2 March 2011.