Steve McCurry

About

Photojournalist who gained fame for his work, Afghan Girl, which was featured in National Geographic magazine in June of 1985.

Before Fame

He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in theater arts in 1974.

Trivia

He worked for Today's Post in Pennsylvania for two years before traveling to India to work as a freelance photographer.

Family Life

He was raised in Darby, Pennsylvania.

Associated With

Another famous photographer whose works sparked interest in human rights was Moneta Sleet Jr.