Joshua Rashaad McFadden facts for kids
Joshua Rashaad McFadden is an American artist who mainly uses photography. He is known for taking amazing pictures of people (called portraiture). He also uses old photos and documents in his art. Joshua McFadden's work often explores big ideas like who we are, what it means to be a man, history, and different cultures.
About Joshua Rashaad McFadden
Joshua Rashaad McFadden was born in Rochester, New York. This city is well-known for its history with photography. He grew up with his mother, father, and three brothers.
McFadden studied art in college. He earned a bachelor's degree in fine art from Elizabeth City State University. This is a Historically Black University (HBCU) in North Carolina. At this school, he took his first class in black and white photography. Later, he earned a Master of Fine Art (MFA) degree in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
His Work as a Photographer
Joshua Rashaad McFadden has used his photography to document important events. For example, he photographed the protests that happened in Minneapolis. These protests followed the death of George Floyd.
McFadden believes it is very important to see many different kinds of people in media. He especially feels this way about photography. He has shared how he faced challenges in his job because of his background. This happened even when he had official press passes.
Today, McFadden is an Assistant Professor of Photography. He teaches at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He works in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. This school is part of the College of Art and Design.
