Portrait - Professional

The Wilson Brothers

Gerry Wilson
USA

Nominee

"The Wilson Brothers"
Portrait of four brothers

Biography: Artist Gerry Wilson was born in Racine, Wi. Wilson's first fascination with photography was aboard the Battleship USS New Jersey BB62. His inspiration was a Life Magazine photographer who was assigned to record a nine month cruise book documenting his ship in Viet Nam. After completing service, he moved to Cal and received his degree in Photography. Wilson then became an assistant to a highly acclaimed advertising photographer Tom Kelley who photographed the famous Marilyn Monroe calendar. He studied under Kelley, developing his lighting skills, composition and balance. For over 25 years...

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