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Tyler Mitchell      

Photographer & Filmmaker

Tyler Mitchell is indeed a prominent photographer and filmmaker known for his groundbreaking work. Mitchell is based in Brooklyn and graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. In 2015, Mitchell self-published his first book titled "El Paquete."

One of his most significant achievements was photographing Beyoncé for the September 2018 issue of Vogue. This groundbreaking cover made Mitchell the first African-American to shoot a cover for Vogue in its history. Mitchell has collaborated with several notable figures and brands, including Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Converse, and Solange Knowles. His work has been showcased in group exhibitions at various esteemed venues such as Artsy, Red Hook Labs Gallery, and the Aperture Foundation.

In a significant honor, it was announced in 2019 that his Vogue cover photo of Beyoncé would be displayed in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. This recognition further cements his impact on contemporary photography and cultural representation.

Overall, Tyler Mitchell's work represents a significant contribution to the fields of photography and filmmaking, particularly in terms of diversity and representation within mainstream media and fashion.

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Tyler Mitchell: The story of Beyonce's Vogue cover - CNN Style
The story behind Tyler Mitchell's Vogue cover of Beyoncé ... first time in history, the cover of American Vogue was shot by a black photographer: Tyler Mitchell.
Beyonce Picks Photographer Tyler Mitchell for Vogue Cover | Money
For the September issue of Vogue, Beyonce hand-picked 23-year-old Tyler Mitchell to shoot her cover image.
Tyler Mitchell On Being The First African-American To Photograph A ...
That credit goes to Tyler Mitchell, a 23-year-old from Atlanta who became the first African-American photographer to shoot a Vogue cover in the magazine's ...

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