Steve McCurry
1950
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photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: United States of America
languages spoken, written or signed: French
educated at: Pennsylvania State University
occupation: photographer, freelancer, photojournalist
award received: Robert Capa Gold Medal, Emmy Award
official website: www.stevemccurry.com
Steve McCurry (born February 24, 1950) is an American photographer, freelancer, and photojournalist. His photo Afghan Girl, of a girl with piercing green eyes, has appeared on the cover of National Geographic several times. McCurry has photographed many assignments for National Geographic and has been a member of Magnum Photos since 1986. McCurry is the recipient of numerous awards, including Magazine Photographer of the Year, awarded by the National Press Photographers Association; the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal; and two first-place prizes in the World Press Photo contest (1985 and 1992). Source: Wikipedia (en)
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