Dorothy Wilding Appreciation Society

Dorothy Wilding was a Gloucestershire photographer born in 1893 and famed for her illustrious career as the first woman appointed Official Royal Photographer (for the 1937 coronation) and her continued photography of celebrated figures between the 1930s and 1950s.

The Dorothy Wilding Appreciation Society has been established to build a legacy of Dorothy’s work in her home town. By becoming a Bohemian member, you can join our training and mentor programme and be a part of the legacy.  Bohemian membership is open to women under 30 with a GL postcode … and it’s free!

Become a Bohemian Member of the Society and get involved!

 

How it Works

Bohemian membership is free for young women (under 30) with a GL postcode.

Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch!  Membership benefits are:

  • Participation in the training and mentoring programme
  • A pack of Dorothy postcards
  • Members only quarterly digital Dorothy magazine
  • 10% discount on merchandise from our shop
  • Annual cocktail party
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Self-portrait, 1956

by Dorothy Wilding. Courtesy of Sisters of the Lens/Private Collection

Frieze, 1923

by Dorothy Wilding. Courtesy of Sisters of the Lens/Private Collection.

Anna May Wong, 1929

by Dorothy Wilding. Courtesy of Sisters of the Lens/Private Collection.

Alice Nikitina and Anton Dolin in 'The Ball'

by Dorothy Wilding. Courtesy of Sisters of the Lens/Private Collection.

Ivor Novello c.1933

by Dorothy Wilding. Courtesy Sisters of the Lens/Private Collection.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Gertrude Lawrence

by Dorothy Wilding. Courtesy of Sisters of the Lens/Private Collection.

Yul Byrnner

by Dorothy Wilding. Courtesy of Sisters of the Lens/Private Collection.