Dennis Stock was born July 4, 1928, in tThe Bronx, New York City, NY. Stock had a love for photography early on in life but decided to join the army instead of pursuing the art. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1947 through 1951. When he was discharged Stock decided to try and earn an apprenticeship with Gjon Mili. While working, Stock was mostly placed in Holloywood settings after joining Magnum in 1951.
Stock began to make it in the industry after his apprenticeship with Life magazine's photographer Gjon Mili. He began to teach workshops, exhibit his photographs across the world, and take photos of Hollywood actors and jazz musicians. James Dean, an actor, was his most promising subject. The photographs of James Dean gave Stock his most iconic pieces staring the picture of James Dean with his jacket collar popped, cigarette in his mouth, walking down the rainy streets of New York City in 1955. …show more content…
Stock focused on every little detail, believing in making his work come to life. Stock loved what he did and it dazzled in every image. Proving his work, Dennis Stock earned the Advertising Photographers of America in 1991, in 1962, the 1st Prize in the International Photography Competition, (Poland), and in 1951, the 1st Prize in Life Young Photographers Contest, (USA). Along with his awards, Stock published many times in various magazines, continuing to share his
Stock began to make it in the industry after his apprenticeship with Life magazine's photographer Gjon Mili. He began to teach workshops, exhibit his photographs across the world, and take photos of Hollywood actors and jazz musicians. James Dean, an actor, was his most promising subject. The photographs of James Dean gave Stock his most iconic pieces staring the picture of James Dean with his jacket collar popped, cigarette in his mouth, walking down the rainy streets of New York City in 1955. …show more content…
Stock focused on every little detail, believing in making his work come to life. Stock loved what he did and it dazzled in every image. Proving his work, Dennis Stock earned the Advertising Photographers of America in 1991, in 1962, the 1st Prize in the International Photography Competition, (Poland), and in 1951, the 1st Prize in Life Young Photographers Contest, (USA). Along with his awards, Stock published many times in various magazines, continuing to share his