Blanca Charolet (full name Blanca Charolet López; born 1953) is a photographer, and the first female photojournalist to work for a Mexican newspaper. She began in photography when she was thirteen years old, working in her uncle's business. She then worked for two publications, including the El Universal newspaper. This was followed by a stint as the official photographer of the Mexican presidency from 1977 to 1982. After this, she founded her own studio and has since specialized in the photography of famous people, show business, and major events, working with various Mexican and international publications. She has also done artistic photography, both alone and working collaboratively. Her work has been honored with twelve awards, including membership in the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana and the Premio Nacional de la Mujer in 2011.
