About
Gregory Heisler is a Distinguished Professor of Photography and Visual Communications at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University. He specializes in teaching students to develop their unique visual signatures through mastery of image-making techniques across documentary, commercial, and fine art genres. His career spans over 40 years, marked by technical innovation and artistic excellence.
He is renowned for over 70 cover portraits for Time magazine and iconic works for Life, Esquire, and others. His commercial clients include Ford, Nike, and Pfizer, and his private commissions include historic portraits for New York City Hall and the National Arts Club.
Recipient of the Alfred Eisenstaedt Award and Leica Medal of Excellence, Heisler is an acclaimed author of Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits, with a Chinese edition published in 2017. He actively contributes to photography education and industry discourse through speaking engagements and publications.
