Sally Mann is an American photographer known for her striking and often controversial images. Born on May 1, 1951, in Lexington, Virginia, she gained fame for her intimate portraits of her children and landscapes of the American South. Her work often explores themes of childhood, mortality, and the passage of time. Mann's photography has been exhibited widely and is included in major collections, such as the Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Art. She has published several books, including "Immediate Family," which features photographs of her children and sparked discussions about the boundaries of art and ethics in photography.