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Louis Myrie is a distinguished American photojournalist, cultural historian, and visual archivist whose career spans more than four decades. His work documents landmark moments at the intersection of politics, music, culture, and social change. Beginning his career as a teenager photographing emerging pop icons, Myrie quickly developed a reputation for capturing rare, intimate moments that reflect both emotional truth and historical significance.
A graduate of Howard University with a degree in Radio, Television and Film, Myrie expanded his practice into political, civic, and international documentary work, photographing global leaders, civic institutions, social‑impact movements, and high‑profile cultural events. His work has appeared in major publications including The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Essence, People Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Billboard, and numerous books published by St. Martin’s Press and The New York Times Books.
Through partnerships with global licensing agencies such as Getty and Contour Images, Myrie’s images have reached millions, forming a rich visual archive of late‑20th and early‑21st century cultural history. His work is frequently cited as a ‘gold mine’ of rare and historically valuable photography.
Myrie was closely mentored over the decades by Dorothy Irene Height, Congressman John L. Lewis, Congressman Donald Payne, Imhotep Gary Byrd, Donnie Simpson and Carol Jenkins.
Career Highlights
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• Over 50 years of professional work documenting cultural, political, and entertainment history.
• Photographed Michael Jackson and Bob Marley from the late 70's and 80's.
• Documented national and global political leaders across multiple decades.
• Work featured in major publications such as The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Essence, People, GQ, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Billboard.
• Published in books from The New York Times Books and St. Martin’s Press.
• Contributing photographer for Getty Images and Contour Images.
• Widely recognized for blending journalism with cultural preservation.
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• 1977-1979: Rising pop icons Michael Jackson and The Jackson’s and in 1979 Bob Nesta Marley’s Legendary and Historic 4 Day Residency at The Apollo Theatre Harlem NYC and subsequent Up Rising Tour in 1980 at the request of his manager Danny Sims.
• 1980s–1990s: Documentary coverage of major civil rights events, political gatherings, and cultural institutions.
• Portrait series of national and international political figures.
• BTS of entertainment industry icons at recording studios, award shows, and media productions.
• Editorial and documentary assignments for corporate, nonprofit, and civic organizations.
• Documented for organizations like Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Citibank, Wells Fargo, Amtrak and Epic Records.
• Legendary Civil Rights Organizations like NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, UNCF,NCNW, Rainbow Push, Congressional Black Caucus, and United Nations.
Exhibition List (Representative)
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Exhibition List (Representative)
• Selected works featured in retrospective cultural exhibitions (various institutions).
• Images circulated internationally through museum publications and editorial retrospectives.
• Archival photographs included in media-history exhibitions and commemorative displays.
• Public showcases through Getty Images global licensing platform.
He Said, She said
"I want you to work with me on my health and beauty book. I love your work."
-Beverly Johnson, supermodel September 1979
Washington, D.C.
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