Paul Martin Lester

Photographer, author, educator

Paul Martin Lester - Photographer, author, educator
Born

March 21st, 1953
72 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American photographer, author, and educator specialized in visual communication and photography. Conducted extensive research on the role of photographs in society and authored several books on photography. Served as a professor and contributed to academic discourse through teaching and publications. His work has been influential in understanding the impact of images in media and culture.

Authored 'Photography and the Law'

Contributed to 'The Photoeducation Project'

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