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Documentary photographer and director Doug Menuez once stood at the North Pole, crossed the Sahara, had tea with Stalin's daughter and held a chunk of Einstein's brain.
Quitting his blues band in 1981, Doug began his career freelancing for Time, LIFE, Newsweek, Fortune, USA Today, the New York Times Magazine and many other publications. He covered the AIDS crisis, homelessness in America, politics, five Super Bowls and the Olympics. His portrait assignments included Presidents Bush, Sr. and Clinton, Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Lenny Kravitz, Mother Teresa, Jane Goodall and Hugh Jackman. His award-winning advertising campaigns and corporate projects for global brands include Chevrolet, FedEx, Nikon, GE, Chevron, HP, Coca Cola, Emirates Airlines, Charles Schwab and Microsoft.
His fourth book, Fearless Genius: The Digital Revolution in Silicon Valley 1985-2000, by Simon & Schuster’s Atria Books, became a #1 bestseller on Amazon’s photo book list and has since been published in 7 countries and in 17 languages. Over 100 million people worldwide have seen the project through the book, exhibits, viral press and talks. A fine art exhibition of rare images of Silicon Valley’s greatest innovators, including Steve Jobs, as they changed our world continues to travel. His extensive archive of over one million images was acquired by Stanford University Libraries in 2004. Doug divides his time between the Hudson Valley and NYC.
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Leica Camera USA interview with Doug Menuez.
EVENTBRITE interview with Doug Menuez.
The Zen of Street Photography Leica Akademie workshop by Doug Menuez.
WORKING WITH DOUG
“Doug is not only a pleasure to have on the set, constantly contributing his grace to the vibe of production but more importantly, he didn’t forget his job and delivered magnificent images.”
“It was the best shoot that I have had in decades and decades. I can’t remember a better experience shooting either still or motion. What made the experience unique is the magic that you brought to the set. Everybody was happy and engaged. You had respect and love for the crew, the talent, even the agency folks and I saw all of that translated into the images that you shot. Yes, I felt the love in that first review, on the first day. We are honored that you would like to work with us again.”
“It is a privilege working with you and seeing your talents come to life. Thank you for thinking of us and THANK YOU for the amazing work that you delivered for FedEx this summer. We are over the moon about the new photos. Great team, great locations, great photographer! Thank you.”
“These are really beautiful pictures and represent so much of why I love working with you. They are honest, easy, real, spiritual and beautiful all at the same time. It’s really about trust between the subject and photographer and you have it!”
“The shots are fantastic. Truly great. I’m so glad you were able to help us out. Everyone has said how wonderful it was to work with you. I look forward to our next shoot and thank you for making the experience wonderful for the team.”
“Terrific shoot Doug! You are so incredibly good with people and at finding their depth. We had some gorgeous light and compositions—you made beautiful pictures. Looking forward to your edit (and to the next shoot!).”
“Your beautiful and timeless photos of our kids continue to represent our brand and our cause around the country and the world, and we couldn’t be prouder. Thank you again for launching SAY into the stratosphere!”
“This work is already so powerful, your integrity of craft and experience definitely resulted in strong images and the respect for the human condition made them shine. Thank you for bringing your whole self to the table, it has been a pleasure and an honor. I very much look forward to working with you again soon!”
“Thank you, kind sir. Can’t wait to dig in and relive our shoot, it’ll almost be as much fun as the last time it happened. Look forward to us shooting again.”