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Athol Shmith

Biographical entry on Athol Shmith who was a prominent Collins Street fashion photographer and portraitist. His work has been published in monographs and catalogues by curators and writers interested in the way his work exemplifies mid-century Australian culture and design. He was an influential teacher of photography and late in life produced and exhibited fine art. His work is held in major collections.