Gregory Heisler Joins MPD Faculty

We are extremely pleased to announce that renowned photographer Gregory Heisler has joined the Multimedia Photography & Design program at Newhouse as a Distinguished Professor of Photography.

Gregory is an extraordinary photographer and educator known for his technical mastery and thoughtful responsiveness. His enthusiasm, curiosity and drive are manifested in his hands-on approach to all aspects of the image-making process.

Having photographed major advertising campaigns for such clients as American Express, Intel, Ford, Subaru, Dewar’s, Merrill Lynch, U.S. Surgical and Nike, Gregory will help lead the advertising and illustration photography side of our program.

His iconic portraits and innovative visual essays have graced the covers and pages of many magazines, including Life, Esquire, Gentleman’s Quarterly, Geo, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and The New York Times Magazine, yet he is perhaps best known for his more than seventy cover portraits for Time magazine.

Private portrait commissions are another important focus of Gregory’s work. The first photographic portrait for New York’s City Hall was his lithographic print of Mayor Edward I. Koch. Most recently, Gregory completed large-scale portraits of noted authors and actors on display at the National Arts Club in New York City.

Among the many kudos he has received are the Alfred Eisenstadt Award and the Leica Medal of Excellence. Gregory has been profiled in American Photo, Communication Arts, Esquire, Life, and numerous industry periodicals.

As a sought-after speaker and educator, he has taught scores of classes and seminars throughout the country and overseas. His bestselling new book, Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits, was released by Random House/Amphoto in October 2013 and is now in its second printing.

Welcome, Gregory! We look forward to working with you.