Duane Michals

Born in 1932, Duane Michals is an American Photographer who's work makes innovative use of photo-sequences, often incorporating text to examine emotion and philosophy. Although he has not been involved in gay civil rights, his photography has addressed gay themes and issues. By doing this Duane has influenced other photographers such as: David Levinthal and Fracesca Woodman.

Michals is noted for two innovations in artistic photography developed in the 1960's and 1970's. First he told a story through a series of photos as in his 1970 book sequences. And secounly for hand writing text alongside his images, giving information to the viewer that the image itself could not convey.