Michael Avedon
| Michael Avedon | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 16, 1991 New York City, New York, USA |
| Education | International Center of Photography |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Relatives | |
| Website | michaelavedon |
Michael Avedon (born January 16, 1991) is an American photographer living in New York City. Avedon began experimenting with photography in 2006, and in 2012 was named in Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 list of up-and-coming artists. Avedon's commercial work consists primarily of fashion photography, including work for Louis Vuitton,Calvin Klein,Harper's Bazaar,CR Fashion Book, and Dazed & Confused. His personal work is predominantly portrait photography - including an ongoing series of portraits of artists in their studios. In the spring of 2013 he graduated from the International Center of Photography. He is the grandson of Richard Avedon on his father's side, and Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan on his mother's side.
Michael Patrick Avedon was born in New York City to Maura Moynihan and John Avedon. From a young age he was influenced by and participated in counter-culture movements such as skateboarding, surfing, and punk rock music. He attended York Preparatory School on the Upper West Side from 7th through 12th grade. After graduating high school Avedon spent two years studying at the School of Visual Arts in downtown Manhattan. Subsequently he transferred to the International Center of Photography, where he studied for an additional two years, graduating in the spring of 2013.
Avedon has shot advertisements for Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein, and fashion editorials for Harper's Bazaar, CR Fashion Book, Dazed & Confused, VMAN, Interview Russia, Out of Order, and HERO.
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