Wayne Lawrence Explained

Wayne Lawrence (born 1974) is a documentary photographer. He is based in Brooklyn, New York.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Lawrence was born in St. Kitts. His first visit to New York was when he was 16 years old. He then moved west and worked as a commercial carpenter.^[1] He attended Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara.

Work

He is known for his photographic series called Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera and Black Orthodox.^[1]

Publications

• Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera. Prestel, 2013.^[1]

Awards

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• 2010: selected by Photo District News as one of its 30 photographers to watch
• 2012: International Photography Awards
• 2012: American Photography Annual
• 2013: American Photography Annual
• 2013: Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Portraiture
• 2013: Aaron Siskind Foundation Individual Photographer's Fellowship

Notes and References

1. Web site: Orchard Beach - Wayne Lawrence, David Gonzalez - Design and Style Series Event. www.nypl.org. New York Public Library. 26 June 2014.
2. Web site: The Bronx Riviera: life at the 'hood beach' – in pictures. The Guardian. 26 June 2014.