Christopher Voelker
Christopher Voelker (born February 2, 1961, in Los Angeles, California - Died September 11, 2014) was an American photographer.
General information
Voelker was a full-time
He was predominantly self-taught,
Major studios and TV networks
He became the first photographer with a mobility impairment to work professionally for major studios and
Publications
His work has appeared on national and international covers for magazines along with movie posters including
He has developed a penchant for photographing bookjackets and has completed over 20 different covers ranging from Mystery writers to a book by
His photographs have been exhibited in both Los Angeles and New York City and will be featured in his upcoming book of black-and-white studio nudes due to be published in November 2008 by Dennis McMillan Publications.[7]
Voelker Studio
Voelker worked for network gallery sessions,
Awards and prizes
- 1984 – Photographer of the Year for his work in the Journalism State of California Magazine
- 2002 – Annual Anthony Award for Best Cover, Print Magazine Design for the quality of his work
- 2013 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Hope Award for his ongoing support to the disability community[10]
References
- ^ a b "Extraordinary Portraits: Famous Photographer with Disability Challenges Stereotypes Internationally". American Chronicle. 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ "The magazine for active wheelchair users". New Mobility. 2010-04-30. Archived from the original on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ "The magazine for active wheelchair users". New Mobility. Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ "Pixelpasta".
- ^ » Meagan Good Covers Jewel Magazine // 'Concreteloop.Com' - 'Glowin' In The Dark' Archived 2008-04-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game". Football.about.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ caephoto (2008-10-20). "pixelpasta: A Book Full Of Nudes". Pixelpastahome.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ "Christopher Voelker Celebrity Photographer". YouTube. 2007-07-30. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ caephoto (2007-10-08). "pixelpasta: 9/30/07 - 10/7/07". Pixelpastahome.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ "Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis Community". Archived from the original on 2013-12-20. Retrieved 2013-12-20.