What was the name of Frida Kahlo’s father, the photographer?

Frida Kahlo’s father, the photographer, was Guillermo Kahlo.

Guillermo Kahlo was born Carl Wilhelm Kahlo in Pforzheim, Germany, in 1871. After moving to Mexico, he became a professional photographer known especially for architectural photographs. His work included documentation of churches, streets, and buildings during the government of Porfirio Díaz.

Frida was very close to her father, and she later described him as an important influence. He encouraged her intellectual interests and supported her during the long recovery after the 1925 bus accident. Frida also made a well-known portrait of him in 1951.

His original German name is a frequent source of confusion. He was born Carl Wilhelm Kahlo, but in Mexico he became known as Guillermo Kahlo. Both names refer to the same person; “Guillermo Kahlo” is the standard name used in biographies of Frida Kahlo.