How did this photographer get started in his or her career?
After obtaining her M.A. in photojournalism from University of Pennsylvania in 1964, Mary Ellen Mark was awarded a grant to photograph in Turkey in 1965-1966.
What is this photographer most well known for?
She is most known for photographing unknown people and capturing humanism, such as mental patients in 'Ward 81' or homeless teenagers in 'Streetwise'.
Describe the photographer's primary subject matter.
Her primary subject matter are people who are not in mainstream society, like prostitutes or circus people. She tends to tell a story of reality with her subject matter, perhaps a reality most of us do not see on a regukar basis.
What about his or her work do you find interesting?
I like how her photos are in black & white, because of the subject matter, it makes you focus on what the photo is not on color or other visually pleasing factors.
How would you describe his or her visual style?
I would describe her visual style as raw or realism especially based on the subjects. Mainly documentary type of photography.
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