Richard Avedon Biography
Richard Avedon
(1923-2004)
Richard was born and raised in New York City. His interest in photography began at a young age, at 12 he joined a camera club. This club was the Young Men’s Hebrew Association or YMHA for short. In High School, he attended DeWitt Clinton High School, Avedon was a co-editor of the school's magazine with James Baldwin. In high school one of his accomplishments was being named Poet Laureate out of all the New York City High Schools. After high school Avedon went on to
(1923-2004)
Richard was born and raised in New York City. His interest in photography began at a young age, at 12 he joined a camera club. This club was the Young Men’s Hebrew Association or YMHA for short. In High School, he attended DeWitt Clinton High School, Avedon was a co-editor of the school's magazine with James Baldwin. In high school one of his accomplishments was being named Poet Laureate out of all the New York City High Schools. After high school Avedon went on to