Fred Lyon was known for shots of foggy San Francisco, and photos of San Francisco life from the 1940s to the 1960s.
10 Facts About Fred Lyon
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Fred Lyon was born on September 27,1924, at St Luke's Hospital in San Francisco, California.
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Fred Lyon's father had farming interests and a 18,000-acre ranch in the San Joaquin Valley.
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One summer Fred Lyon studied under Ansel Adams, who taught at ArtCenter.
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Fred Lyon briefly worked for fashion houses in New York City, as well as worked as a freelance photographer for Vogue, Glamour, and Life magazines.
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Fred Lyon would take photographs of San Francisco landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, hotels in Nob Hill and cityscapes, which were often highlighting the fog.
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Fred Lyon had a love of both old San Francisco, as well as the newer version of the city.
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Fred Lyon had a special interest in photographing vineyards and wineries in nearby Napa and Sonoma.
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In 2013, the film documentary Fred Lyon: Living Through the Lens was made by filmmaker Michael House.
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Fred Lyon died on August 22,2022, in his home in San Francisco, he had lung cancer.