Fred Bruemmer
Photographer and author of Arctic life
Born
June 26th, 1929
95 years ago
Died
December 17th, 2013
11 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Born in Latvia, Bruemmer moved to Canada and became a prominent photographer and author specializing in wildlife and the Arctic. His work prominently featured the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Inuit people. He published several books, capturing the intimate relationship between indigenous communities and their environment. Additionally, he contributed articles and photographs to various magazines and organizations focused on environmental conservation.
Published several books on Arctic wildlife
Worked extensively with Inuit communities
Contributed photography to national publications
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