Martha Holmes (photographer)
Martha Holmes Waxman | |
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Born | |
Died | September 19, 2006 | (aged 83)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Louisville |
Known for | Photography |
Spouse | Arthur Waxman |
Martha Holmes Waxman (7 February 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky – 19 September 2006 in Manhattan, New York City, New York) was an American photographer and photojournalist.[1]
Life
Holmes was born to George and Emma Auer Holmes; her father worked in public relations and her mother was a vocal coach.[2] She was married for 46 years to Arthur Waxman, a theatrical executive and early general manager of the Actors Studio, who died in 1998. At the time of her death, Holmes was survived by their two daughters, Anne Holmes Waxman and Terry Holmes Waxman Koshel, as well as two grandchildren.[3]
Career
Holmes was studying art at the
In September 1944, Holmes left for
After two years in Washington, she returned to New York and lived there for the rest of her life. She continued working for Life, for which she photographed two covers, on a freelance basis and by 1950 was named one of the top 10 female photographers in the nation.
Holmes's photographs were published in
Notable works
Her most famous photographs were of Jackson Pollock and Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Holmes said about her time at Life, "One thing Life always taught us: They'd say, 'Film is cheap. Use it. Shoot, shoot, shoot.'"
References
- ISBN 978-0-8212-2455-7
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ^ "Martha Holmes, 83; Known for Candid Photos, Many Shot for Life Magazine". Los Angeles Times. 2006-09-29. Retrieved 2022-03-05.