Ans Westra, A Life in Photography, Book by Paul Moon

A Woman Driven to Photograph

In her photography career spanning six decades, Ans Westra (1936–2023), a Dutch-Kiwi photographer, dedicated her life to capturing the evolution of a nation through an extensive collection of images. Considered a visual record of Aotearoa New Zealand, her photographs are widely recognized as a valuable addition to the nation's history. This biography delves into Westra's extraordinary, and occasionally contentious, approach to photography and her unwavering commitment to the craft.

To look inside >>‘This richly detailed biography is an all-encompassing overview of one of the foremost chroniclers of New Zealand life’ — Linda Herrick, New Zealand Listener

Pages: 328

Format: Soft Cover

Published: May 2024

Publisher: Massey University Press