Born on March 6, 1938 in New York City. Initially studied painting before working as an art director. Since the 1960s, he counts among the key representatives of American street and New Color photography. His first Leica was an M2, followed by the M4 and M6. Four-month trip through the USA (1964) and one-year trip through Europe (1966–1967). In 1970, he used his Guggenheim Fellowship for another journey across the United States. Continues to use the M and S systems for street photography, still lifes, portraits and commissioned projects to this day. In 2016, Joel Meyerowitz was honoured with the Leica Hall of Fame Award for his life’s work. He lives and works between New York and London.
