Michael Thompson

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Michael Thompson was born and raised in Washington State, where he was first introduced to photography at his father's small portrait studio. He earned a degree from the Brooks Institute of Photography. After completing his schooling, Michael Thompson moved to New York City and began assisting the legendary photographer, Irving Penn. Michael Thompson has since photographed models and celebrities for countless magazines, including W, Details, Allure, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ and The New York Times Magazine. His first book, “Michael Thompson: Images” was published in 2005. Thompson's first US solo show debuted in September 2008 at HASTED HUNT Gallery in New York. In December 2008, he exhibited a series of photographs in “In Fashion Photo” produced by Art Photo Expo in Miami, FL. At present, Thompson’s photograph “Ruffled Neck” is included in “Weird Beauty: Fashion Photography Now” at ICP, New York. He is currently working on a second book. Michael Thompson lives in New York with his wife Kelly and their two children.