Imogen Cunningham was born in Portland, Oregon, on April 12, 1883.
Born on April 12, 1883, in Portland, Oregon, Imogen Cunningham came into the world at a time of significant change in the United States. Her birth marked the beginning of a life that would see her break through numerous barriers in the world of photography, an art form still in its relative infancy. Growing up, Imogen would harness this emerging medium to express both her artistic vision and her progressive worldview, becoming an icon in her field.