Background

Aurness, Craig Michael was born on November 20, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of James K. and Virginia (Chapman) Aurness.

Education

Bachelor, Prescott College, 1970.

Career

Freelance photographer Sunset magazine, Menlo Park, California, 1971-1975, Atlantic Richfield, Los Angeles, 1972-1978, National Geography, Washington, 1978-1988. Principal owner West Light, Los Angeles, from 1978.

Achievements

• Craig Michael Aurness has been listed as a noteworthy photographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Picture Agency Council American, American Society Magazine Photographers, National Press Photographers Association (vice president local chapter 1982, Picture of Year award 1982), American Society Travel Writers.

Connections

Married Daphne Bowen, February 9, 1974. Children: Brian, Holly.

Father:

James K. Aurness

Mother:

Virginia (Chapman) Aurness

Spouse:

Daphne Bowen

child:

Holly Aurness

child:

Brian Aurness