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HELEN LEVITT
EDUCATION
- She dropped out of high school and went to work for a commercial photographer. There, she taught herself photography.
- Levitt went to Art Students League of New York.
About her
Conclusion
Helen Levitt was a photographer, film editor and director known for her captivating portraits of New York urban life.
She was born on August 31, 1913 and died March 29, 2009
She was born and lived most of her life in Brooklyn, New York
Although in my research it doesn't talk much about her family I believe she was an only child that lived in a not so "great" environment.
In conculsion , Helen was one of the most important figures in New York photograghy. For over 60 years her photographs caught the streets of New York; she has inspired and amazed generations of photographers and lovers of art in general. Throughout her long career, Helen Levitt’s photographs have reflected her point of view of New York.
Career
She pursued a career in photography, with some of her earlier images showcased by Fortune magazine and the Museum of Modern Art. She was known for her captures of children and urban street life and worked as a film director on documentaries like The Quiet One. She was also one of the first photographers to work with color.