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A. J. Meek (Albert James Meek) was born on 28 December, 1941 in Beatrice, Nebraska, is an A 20th-century american photographer. Discover A. J. Meek's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
| Popular As |
Albert James Meek |
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| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
28 December, 1941 |
| Birthday |
28 December |
| Birthplace |
Beatrice, Nebraska |
| Nationality |
United States
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A. J. Meek Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, A. J. Meek height not available right now. We will update A. J. Meek's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is A. J. Meek's Wife?
His wife is Belinda Van Dyk (1963-2022)
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| Wife |
Belinda Van Dyk (1963-2022) |
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A. J. Meek Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is A. J. Meek worth at the age of 82 years old? A. J. Meek’s income source is mostly from being a successful photographer. He is from United States. We have estimated A. J. Meek's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
photographer |
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A. J. Meek is an American photographer, teacher, and writer.
Meek is known for his selenium toned silver gelatin contact prints made with an 8 x 20 banquet camera of landscapes in Louisiana and the American West and for images that are a balance between the documentary tradition and the fine arts.
His first name is after his Father (Albert A. Meek) and his middle name is a family name (James) on the side of his Mother (Alta Mae Williams).
Emerson James, Meek's great-grandfather was a full-blooded Choctaw and a U.S. Marshal in the Indian territory of Oklahoma.
Meek was born in Beatrice, Nebraska.
His Father's Czech ancestors resided in Ravenna, Nebraska, a railroad town located between Kearney and Grand Island.
His other great-grandfather A.V. Hlava, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, owned and operated a hardware store where eight family members often worked.
Meek was married to Belinda Van Dyk (born December 28, 1941, Kalamazoo, Michigan) until her death in 2022.
Meek's first photography experience was with the USAF (1963-1967) where he was trained "on the job" at Larson AFB (Strategic Air Command) in Moses Lake, Washington.
In 1965 he was transferred to RAF Bentwaters (Tactical Fighter Command) in the UK where he served out his remaining enlistment.
In Los Angeles under the GI bill, Meek earned a BFA in Photography from the Art Center College of Design, studying with Todd Walker.
Awarded a teaching assistantship at Ohio University (the Clarence White School of Photography), he earned a MFA in Photography with Arnold Gassan as his thesis advisor.
Meek was influenced by many art photographers of the modern era including visionaries; such as, Eugene Atget, Minor White, and Paul Caponigro to name a few.
Meek's first teaching position was with the Art Department, Utah State University, where he taught for five years.
Then, Meek accepted a position at Louisiana State University and was the senior professor of the photography program, School of Art.
They had one daughter, Patricia Lynn (born January 14, 1967, RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England).
He was promoted in rank to full professor in 1988; was awarded the Emogene Pliner Distinguished Professorship in Art in 2002; and retired as professor emeritus in 2005.
Prints and negatives from his archives before 1996 have been acquired by The Historic New Orleans Collection.
Meek was included in these publications:
He was selected to be the Garrey Carruthers Distinguished Professor in the Honors Program at the University of New Mexico for the academic year 2009-2010.
Meek was the recipient of several grants for his work; such as,
The core of Meek's work was photographing the landscape in his adopted State of Louisiana.
People, gardens, churches, sugar cane mills, rural landscapes, and heavy industry in the region were many of his subjects.
He used large format cameras (8 x 20 banquet, 8 x 10 field, and 4 x 5 field).
Other projects included the Highlands of Scotland, American West, the central valley of California, and the Boboli Gardens in Florence.
Selected to serve on the Board of Advisors to the former Civil War Center at Louisiana State University inspired his ten-year study photographing the major battlefield parks.
His work has been exhibited in national and international museums, galleries, and included in many public and private collections.
