Russell Lee (photographer)

For other people named Russell Lee, see Russell Lee (disambiguation).

Russell Lee
Lee, c. 1942
Born
Russell Werner Lee

(1903-07-21)July 21, 1903
Ottawa, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 1986(1986-08-28) (aged 83)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
EducationLehigh University (BS)
OccupationsPhotographer, photojournalist

Russell Werner Lee (July 21, 1903 – August 28, 1986) was an American photographer and photojournalist, best known for his work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) during the Great Depression. His images documented the ethnography of various American classes and cultures. Lee was known for his technical innovation, particularly his use of direct flash photography to capture indoor environments that other photographers of the era avoided.

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