Fred Bruemmer

Photographer and author of Arctic life

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

Links & References

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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