Peter Stackpole | |
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| Born | June 15, 1913 |
| Died | May 11, 1997 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Photojournalist |
Peter Stackpole (June 15, 1913 – May 11, 1997) was an American photojournalist. He was one of Life magazine's first staff photographers and remained with the publication until 1961.[1] Stackpole shot 26 cover portraits for the magazine.[2]
He first gained notice for his photos of bridge construction in the San Francisco Bay in the 1930s. Hired by Life magazine, he captured many notable snapshots of film stars in the 1940s and 1950s. During World War II, his combat camera work during the Battle of Saipan was praised. He won a George Polk Award in 1953 for a photograph of a diver 100 feet under water, and he taught photography at the Academy of Art University. He also wrote a column in U.S. Camera for fifteen years. He was the son of sculptor Ralph Stackpole.[2]
- ^ Ronk, Liz (February 21, 2012). "Photographer Spotlight: Peter Stackpole". Life. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Lyman, Rick (May 14, 1997). "Peter Stackpole, 83, Chronicler Of California Trends for Life". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 28, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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