Steve Schapiro

Steve Schapiro (1934-2022) was a renowned American photographer and photojournalist who captured some of the most important historical events of the 1960s and 1970s and is also known for his iconic movie stills. His images appeared in publications such as LIFE, Vanity Fair, Newsweek, and Time. His works played an important role in bringing issues such as the civil rights movement, immigration, and narcotics addiction to national attention. Schapiro worked on hundreds of movies, including Midnight Cowboy, The Godfather, and Taxi Driver. Some of his books include Schapiro's Heroes; American Edge, which was voted one of the best photography books of 2000, and The Fire Next Time.