Stephen Mayes

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Stephen Mayes is an American photographer. He has worked within the fields of photography, art, and journalism since 1987. He was the New York head of VII Photo Agency, [1] and secretary of the World Press Photo Competition. [2] [3] [4]

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Life and work

Mayes studied at Lancaster University. [5]

He has worked as Editor at Rex Features, 1987–1989; Director of Network Photographers (an independent reportage agency), 1989–1994; creative director for Getty Images, 1994–1998; CEO of Photonica, USA, 1999–2001; Creative Director for eyestorm.com, 2001–2002; Director of the Image Archive at Art + Commerce, 2003–2007; Non Executive Board Member at VII Photo Agency, 2007–2008; Chief Operating Officer (Americas) at Image Source, 2007–2008; Secretary to the International Jury, World Press Photo Foundation, 2004–2012; CEO at VII Photo, 2008–2013; freelance from 2013 [5] as well as executive director of the Tim Hetherington Trust since 2013. [3]

He has also curated photography exhibitions.

Publications

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