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Wayne Albee

1882 – 1937

American photographer

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About Wayne Albee

Lived 1882 – 1937 (aged 54–55). Wayne Albee was an American portrait photographer and photographer.

Wayne Clinton Albee (1882–1937) was an American pictorialist photographer, best known for his portraits of dancers such as ballerina Anna Pavlova, Adoplh Bolm of the Ballets Russes, and early modern dance pioneers Doris Humphrey, Ted Shawn, and Ruth St. Denis.

Albee got his start at age sixteen, working in a photographic supply shop owned by Byron Harmon. He went on to work for McBride Studios with business partner Ella E. McBride. She soon become a well-known photographer in her own right, and credited Albee's influence with inspiring her to learn to take her own photographs. He also was an early mentor to the Japanese American photographers Frank Kunishige and Soichi Sunami, who assisted him at McBride Studios.

He was an informal advisor to the Seattle Camera Club, and he also served for many years as the chief judge at the Frederick & Nelson art salons.

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Important facts

Born
1882, Saint Paul
Birth century
Died
1937, San Diego, California
Occupation
Portrait photographer, photographer
Nationality
Also known as
Wayne Clinton Albee, Wayne C. Albee

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wayne Albee?

American photographer (1882-1937)

When was Wayne Albee born?

Wayne Albee was born in 1882 in Saint Paul.

When did Wayne Albee die?

Wayne Albee died in 1937 in San Diego, California.

What was Wayne Albee's occupation?

Wayne Albee was a portrait photographer and photographer.

What nationality was Wayne Albee?

Wayne Albee was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wayne Albee

· Wikidata: Q62026104

· DBpedia: Wayne Albee

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