Dorothy Benson

Dorothy Benson (1901–1996) was a Canadian photographer, best known for her wildlife photography and her involvement with the Montreal Camera Club, the Toronto Guild of Photography, and the Kingston Photographic Club. Early life Born in Montreal in 1901, Benson's family owned the St. Lawrence Starch Company and she was educated at The Study in Montreal, a leading Canadian private all-girls school, where she was Head Girl. Benson was also an accomplished figure skater, winning the Canadian Junior Singles Figure Skating championship in 1928 and placed third the same year in the Senior Singles division. Career