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John Isaac

1943 – 2023

Indian photographer

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About John Isaac

Lived 1943 – 2023 (aged 79–80). John Isaac was an Indian photographer.

John Isaac (8 May 1943 – 1 November 2023) was an Indian photographer and author who lived in New York City for the better part of his career and life. In addition to being known for his work as a photojournalist for the United Nations, he is also known for his independent freelance work photographing celebrities, including Audrey Hepburn and Michael Jackson. More recently, he has been working mainly in wildlife and travel photography.

Education Isaac received a BSc in zoology from The New College, Madras University.

Career Isaac began his career at the UN as a messenger, moving on to become a darkroom technician, and eventually a photojournalist. He held this role for 20 years, eventually rising to the post of chief of the photo unit prior to his retirement from the UN in 1998.

In 2008, he co-authored a book, The Vale of Kashmir, about the people and landscape of Kashmir. In 2009, Outdoor Photographer magazine published a feature story about the book and Isaac, noting, "The book was a daunting undertaking, especially for a retired photographer."

In 2002, The Washington Post featured his photos from Africa in the paper and on its website.

Most recently, John appeared in a 2021 documentary about Audrey Hepburn's life.

John Isaac died on 1 November 2023.

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Important facts

Born
1943, Tiruchirappalli district
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Died
2023
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Education
The New College, Chennai

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Isaac?

Indian photographer

When was John Isaac born?

John Isaac was born in 1943 in Tiruchirappalli district.

When did John Isaac die?

John Isaac died in 2023.

What was John Isaac's occupation?

John Isaac was a photographer.

What nationality was John Isaac?

John Isaac was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Isaac

· Wikidata: Q6240893

· DBpedia: John Isaac (photographer)

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