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Ruth Orkin Biography

Photographer

Ruth Orkin was an American photographer known for her depiction of urban life in New York City. Her work is celebrated for its unique perspective and delicate portrayal of everyday life.

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Author:Ruth Orkin

“To be a photojournalist takes experience, skill, endurance, energy, salesmanship, organization, wheedling, climbing, gatecrashing, etc. - plus an eye and patience.”

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Author:Ruth Orkin

“My mother said that when I was young I was constantly saying, Look at this - Look at that. I think that taking pictures must be my way of asking people to Look at this - Look at that. If my photographs make the viewer feel what I did when I first took them - Isn't this funny... terrible... moving... beautiful? - then I've accomplished my purpose.”

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Book:A Photo Journal

Source: A Photo Journal

About the Author

Born: September 3, 1921
Died: January 16, 1985
Known for: Photographer
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