Day 4: Photographer Michael Cunningham

Three Things:

• From his official bio: “Cunningham chooses to work in black and white; this allows him to express what is in his soul.  Black and white photography is very personal, he says and reaches deep inside the viewer, making them study the photograph for what it represents outside of pretty colors.”
• The book Crowns inspired a theatrical stage production, Crowns the Gospel Musical.
• Cunningham has published four books: Crowns, Jewels, Queens, and Spirit of Harlem.

Where to learn more:

• Crowns: A Brief History of Church Hats
• Michael Cunningham Photography
• Video: Interviews at Michael Cunningham’s Crowns Exhibit