Lawrence Fried

Lawrence Fried was an American photo-journalist. He was born to first-generation Jewish Hungarian and Russian parents in New York, N. Y. Fried's work appeared in Newsweek, The Saturday Evening Post, The New York Times, Vogue, Collier's, and Parade Magazine.[1] with over 70 covers for Newsweek [2]. He was the recipient of the Photographer of the Year award by the Overseas Press Club, the Outstanding Service to ASMP award and the Benjamin Franklin Award [3]. Recent publications include, "Always Audrey: Six Iconic Photographers, One Legendary Star," and "Paul Newman, Blue-Eyed Cool." His image of John F. Kennedy with his dog Charlie is currently on display at John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.

ASMP

Fried was a three-term president of the American Society of Magazine Photographers from 1973 to 1978, a trade organization and was instrumental in the development of the first Business Practices book in 1973.[4]. == The Image Bank ==

The Image Bank

In 1975, Fried co-founded The Image Bank, which became one of the largest agencies of its kind with franchises all over the world. TIB created a new model of selling stock photography that is followed to this day [18]. Getty Images bought the company in 2000. == Death ==

Death

Fried died of a heart attack on September 10, 1983, at his home in Tarrytown, New York. He was 57. He was survived by his wife, Nancy, and two daughters. [1] == References ==

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