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Albert "Al" Gilbert
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| Born | November 18, 1922 |
| Died | January 22, 2019 (aged 96) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Known for | Photographer |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
Albert "Al" Gilbert (November 18, 1922 – January 22, 2019) was a famous Canadian photographer. Many people called him the "Ambassador of Canadian Photography" because he was so good at showing Canada through his pictures.
He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His family came from a Jewish background in Ukraine. Al learned photography from his father, Nathan Gittelmacher, who was also a photographer. Starting in 1950, Al Gilbert took pictures of all the Prime Ministers of Israel.
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Al Gilbert's Photography Journey
Al Gilbert started his photography career working with his father. This early experience helped him develop his amazing skills. He became known for his portraits, which are special photos of people. He had a unique way of capturing the personality of the people he photographed.
Awards and Honors
Al Gilbert received many important awards for his photography. These awards showed how much his work was respected.
- He won the Photographer of the Year Award from the Professional Photographers of Canada three times: in 1968, 1969, and 1973. This award is a big deal for photographers in Canada.
- He was also made a Fellow of several important photography groups. Being a Fellow means you are recognized as a top expert in your field.
- He was a Fellow of the Professional Photographers of Canada.
- He was a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain.
- He was a Fellow of the American Society of Photographers.
Member of the Order of Canada
In 1989, Al Gilbert received one of Canada's highest honors. He was made a Member of the Order of Canada. This award is given to people who have made a big difference in Canada. He earned it for being a "master portrait photographer." This means he was incredibly skilled at taking pictures of people.
His Family's Photography Legacy
Al Gilbert's love for photography continued in his family. His son, Michael Gilbert, also became a photographer. This shows how Al's passion for capturing moments through a lens was passed down.
Al Gilbert passed away in January 2019 when he was 96 years old. He left behind a great collection of photographs and a strong legacy in Canadian photography.
