Steve McCurry

ABOUT STEVE MCCURRY

Photojournalist who gained fame for his work, Afghan Girl, which was featured in National Geographic magazine in June of 1985.

He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in theater arts in 1974.

He worked for Today's Post in Pennsylvania for two years before traveling to India to work as a freelance photographer.

He was raised in Darby, Pennsylvania.

Another famous photographer whose works sparked interest in human rights was Moneta Sleet Jr.