John Stanmeyer

Photographer

Birthday March 1, 1964

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Birthplace Illinois

Age 60 years old

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About

Award-winning photojournalist whose work has been featured in magazines like Time and National Geographic. He was also named Photographer of the Year from Pictures of the Year International. 

Before Fame

He began his career working on international assignments for the Tampa Tribune. 

Trivia

In 2010, he released his first photo book, Island of the Spirits. 

Family Life

Born in Illinois, he later settled in Otis, Massachusetts. He has traveled internationally photographing communities in Africa, Europe, and India, amongst other places. 

Associated With

Both he and Steve McCurry are photojournalists who have become known for focusing in human rights photography.