| Birth date | 1904 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | New York City, U.S. |
| Death date | December 5, 1987 (aged 83) |
| Death place | New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | City College of New York |
| Known for | Commercial photography |
Victor Keppler (/ˈkɛplər/; 1904 – December 2, 1987[1]) was an American commercial photographer and author.
Biography
Keppler was born in Manhattan. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and City College of New York.
Throughout his career as a photographer, Keppler did advertisements for clients such as Camel Cigarettes and the United States government.[2] Keppler also did cover photos for The Saturday Evening Post.[3]
He founded the Famous Photographers School in Westport, Connecticut, which existed from 1961 until 1972. (The Famous Photographers School was connected to the Famous Artists School.)
As a published author, Keppler wrote A Life of Color Photography: The Eighth Art (1938) and Victor Keppler: Man and Camera (1970).
References
- ^ "Victor Keppler, Author And a Photographer". The New York Times. December 3, 1987.
- ^ University of North Texas. "World War II Poster Digital Collections". Retrieved 2007-06-27.
- ^ Smithsonian. "HistoryWired: Saturday Evening Post". Retrieved 2007-06-27.
External links
Victor Keppler collection at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History (Photographic History collection)