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In 1992 Avenaim moved to [[Los Angeles, California]], where he still lives, and extended his focus from fashion to include celebrity photography. Avenaim's celebrity portraits include [[Halle Berry]], [[Julia Roberts]], [[Ben Stiller]], [[Phil McGraw]], [[Angela Bassett]], [[Patricia Arquette]], [[Charlize Theron]], and [[Eva Mendez]]. His portrait of actress [[Halle Berry]] appeared on the cover of [[People (magazine)|People]] Magazine's Yearbook issue. This was a milestone for the photographer and since the publication, Avenaim's work appeared on over one dozen ''[[TV Guide]]'' covers. |
In 1992 Avenaim moved to [[Los Angeles, California]], where he still lives, and extended his focus from fashion to include celebrity photography. Avenaim's celebrity portraits include [[Halle Berry]], [[Julia Roberts]], [[Ben Stiller]], [[Phil McGraw]], [[Angela Bassett]], [[Patricia Arquette]], [[Charlize Theron]], and [[Eva Mendez]]. His portrait of actress [[Halle Berry]] appeared on the cover of [[People (magazine)|People]] Magazine's Yearbook issue. This was a milestone for the photographer and since the publication, Avenaim's work appeared on over one dozen ''[[TV Guide]]'' covers. |
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| Nationality | American (United States) |
| Education | Patrick Demarchelier |
| Known for | Photography |
Jerry Avenaim (born August 21, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American photographer best known for his fashion and celebrity images.
Biography
Avenaim's parents were exiled from Egypt to Paris, France during the Suez Canal crisis in the 1950s and later emigrated to the United States where he was born. As a teenager, Avenaim got his first camera — an all-manual 35mm Exakta that his father had brought over from Paris.
At age 19, Avenaim started his career as assistant to photographer Patrick Demarchelier in New York. When he began to work independently in 1985 his first assignment was a foreign edition Vogue cover of supermodel Cindy Crawford. Later he lived and worked out of Milan for Italian Vogue under the direction of Editor in Chief Franca Sozzani.
Early works
At the beginning of his career Avenaim created advertisements and major catalogs for clients including Marshall Fields, Macy's, Dayton Hudson and Bloomingdale's in addition to his editorial magazine assignments. His first advertising assignment was through Young & Rubicam in 1988. Avenaim photographed Brooke Shields for the Durasoft Contact Lens campaign.
Commercial photography
In 1992 Avenaim moved to Los Angeles, California, where he still lives, and extended his focus from fashion to include celebrity photography. Avenaim's celebrity portraits include Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Ben Stiller, Phil McGraw, Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette, Charlize Theron, and Eva Mendez. His portrait of actress Halle Berry appeared on the cover of People Magazine's Yearbook issue. This was a milestone for the photographer and since the publication, Avenaim's work appeared on over one dozen TV Guide covers.
Avenaim's work continues to appear on the covers of Vogue, GQ, Newsweek, TV Guide, The Advocate, and People, and on the pages of Glamour, In Style, Vanity Fair, and Elle. His advertising clients include Guess Jeans, Phat Farm, Sexy Hair, Ford Motor Co, Samsung, McDonalds, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Bros..
Teaching and Public speaking
Since 2002 Avenaim has taught and lectured at Photo Imaging and Design Expo[1], Photo Marketing Association International (PMA) and Photo Plus Expo in New York. He has been a regular speaker to the students at Columbia College Chicago, Harrington College of Design, Santa Monica College, College of Southern Nevada and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Avenaim has led hands on photographic workshops throughout the United States since 2003.
Since 2001, Avenaim has worked with several camera and digital medium manufacturers to improve photographic technology. These companies include Mamiya America (MAC Group), Olympus Corporation and Lexar Media.
Avenaim appeared on the ZugaPhoto.TV DVD How to Take Great Pictures which was released in 2004.[2]
Recognition and Awards
- American Photographer New Faces 1988[3]
- Mamiya Master Photographer 2006[4]
- Olympus Visionary Photographer 2004 - 2007
- Lexar Elite Photographers 2004 - Present [citation needed]
- Kodak Icon Award 2005[5]
Sources
- Mark Lapin. "Jerry Avenaim - The Attraction of Heavenly Bodies". The PhotoImaging Information Council, TakeGreatPictures.com. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- "Out-takes and asides from TGP's interview with Avenaim". The PhotoImaging Information Council, TakeGreatPictures.com. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- Alice B. Miller (March 2007). "Absolutely Avenaim". Studio Photography & Design, Volumn 6/Issue 3, Cygnus Publication. p. 14. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- Jason Schneider (August 2005). "Power Lighting On Location!; Studio-Quality Lighting With Minimum Gear: Four Masters Reveal Their Secrets". ShutterBug Magazine. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- Jason Schneider. "Behind the Shot". Photo District News. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- "Lighting Techniques for the Dramatic Portrait". Retrieved 2008-01-21.
References
- ^ "PhotoImaging & Design Expo – Update". 2005-04-12. Retrieved 2008-01-21.
- ^ Amazon.com
- ^ "New Faces 1988". American Photographer. February 1988. pp. 31-.
- ^ "Mamiya, Master's Showcase". Jerry Avenaim: The Fine Art of Shooting Stars. Retrieved 2008-01-21.
- ^ "ProPass Magazine, Tri-X Anniversary edition". KODAK ICONS: Hobnobbing with the "Who's Who" in Hollywood. Kodak Professional. Summer 2004.