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Louis Mendes

1940–

United States

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Louis Mendes (born June 15, 1940) is an American photographer based in New York City who is known for his signature dapper style, press camera, and street portraits. In 2026 he was named a recipient of the Gordon Parks Foundation Legacy Acquisition Fund.

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