Geraldine Moodie

Geraldine Moodie
Self portrait taken by Moodie
Born	31 October 1854 Toronto, Canada West
Died	1945
Nationality	Canadian
Known for	photographer

Geraldine Moodie (31 October 1854 – 1945) was a pioneering Canadian photographer who opened studios in Battleford, Saskatchewan (1891), Maple Creek (1897), and Medicine Hat, Alberta (1897).

Career

She was born in Toronto, Canada West. In addition to portraits, she took images of the mounted police, ranching and wildflowers. She frequently accompanied her husband, John Douglas Moodie, on his travels, photographing the Innu people in the area of Hudson Bay (1904–1909). She also took photographs around Regina (1910–1911).^[1] Many of her photographs were in connection with her husband's work on the Canadian Pacific Railway, accompanying his reports to Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier and CPR officials.^[2]

Photo taken by Moodie. "Raising the centre pole of the sundance tent" 1899

A stamp depicting Moodie's photograph, Koo-tuck-tuck, was issued on March 22, 2013 by Canada Post as part of their Canadian Photography series. The image shows a traditionally dressed Inuit woman.^[3][4]

References

1. Donny White, "Moodie, Geraldine (1854–1945)", The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
2. Laura Jones, "Rediscovery: Canadian Women Photographers 1841–1941 – April 19th, 2006", The Photographic Historical Society of Canada. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
3. "New photography stamp series gives an appreciation of Canada’s best". Canada Post. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
4. "Canadian Photography". Canada Post. Retrieved 14 October 2013.