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Steve McCurry

By Jessmx
  • Borns in Philadelphia

    Borns in Philadelphia

  • Period: to

    Steve McCurry live

  • Graduated Cum Laude

  • Robert Capa Gold Medal

    For coverage of the war in Afghanistan for Time Magazine
  • McCurry captures his most famous photo, “Afghan Girl”

    McCurry captures his most famous photo, “Afghan Girl”

  • Magazine Photographer of the Year by National Press Photographers Association

  • Wins four first prizes in the World Press Photo Contest

  • Publishes his book "The imperial way"

  • Philippines Medal of Honour for the coverage of the Revolution

  • Starts to be member of Magnum Photos

    Starts to be member of Magnum Photos

  • Publishes his book "Moonsoon"

  • White House News Photographers Association's Award of Excellence

  • Two World Press Photo Awards for his images of post-war Kuwait

  • Publishes his book "Portraits"

  • Publishes his book "South Southeas"

  • Returned from an extended assigment in China

    Returned from an extended assigment in China

  • Photographer of the year by American Photo Magazine

  • New photo of the "Afghan Girl" 18 years later

    New photo of the "Afghan Girl" 18 years later

  • Publishes "Sanctuary: The Temples of Angkor is published"

  • Publishes his book "Buddha: A Tibetan Pilgrimage"

  • Publishes his book "Steve McCurry"

  • Publishes his book "Looking East"

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