Berenice Abbott was an American photographer born on July 17, 1898, in Springfield, Ohio. She is best known for her black-and-white photographs of New York City in the 1930s, capturing the city's architecture and urban life. Abbott's work played a significant role in documenting the rapid changes in the city during that time. In addition to her urban photography, Abbott was a pioneer in scientific photography. She worked on projects that aimed to visualize scientific concepts, including her collaboration with MIT to create images for educational purposes. Abbott's contributions to photography have left a lasting impact on both art and science.