One of my favorite photographers is Sally Mann. I like pretty much everything about her photography from the subject matter, compositions, tone, mood, etc. I have recently read some controversial articles on Mann's works about how her images are perceived by some as a form of child pornography and labeled "inappropriate material". I however could not disagree more.  I think Mann captures the essence and beauty of childhood in a way I have personally never seen before.  I am impressed by her use of black and white tones that still portray a child's world.  I typically focus on bright colors when attempting to convey the world a child lives in, yet she uses the grayscale and acheives it in a much better way than I had ever thought possible.   I also like the fact that she uses her own children in much of her photographs. I believe all art is a reflection of what is going on in the artist's life and by using subjet matter directly related to the artist only further bonds the work with the creator.  Children can be rather difficult to photograph as they are restless and easily distracted subjects, yet so genuine at the same time. A child's face cannot help but be direct with you as the viewer.