Jane Evelyn Atwood

Photographer

Birthday December 15, 1947

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 77 years old

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About

Artist best known for her work in documentary photography, following people or individuals. She has received the W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography. She has had ten books of her own work published.

Before Fame

After obtaining her first camera in 1975, her career began by focusing on a group of prostitutes in Paris. 

Trivia

She has received the Alfred Eisenstadt Award and the Hasselblad Foundation Grant twice. Her work focuses on people that she believes are neglected by society. 

Family Life

She was born in New York City, New York. 

Associated With

Like herself, another famous photographer that was born in the United States is Ansel Adams.