Jay Maisel

Article summary

Jay Nathan Maisel (January 18, 1931 – August 20, 2026) was an American photographer. His awards include the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Media Photographers, and the Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography.

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1. date of birth: 1931-01-18 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 2026-08-20 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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