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Purin, Thomas was born on June 14, 1941 in Tallinn, Estonia. Son of Alfred and Erika (Lilienberg) Purin. came to the United States, 1950.
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Thomas Purin
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Thomas Purin, American Commercial photographer. Recipient Silver medal Underwater Photographic Society, 1970, 1st Place prizefor Southeast United States National Professional Photographers Association, 1970, Addy award Advertising Club Palm Beach, 1984, 86. Member American Society Magazine Photographers.
Education
Student, Queens College, 1960-1963.
Career
Assistant photographer, Maurice Seymour Studios, New York City, 1959-1966; partner, photographer, Oceanographic Film Corporation, New York City, 1966-1970; photographer, Palm Beach Post-Times newspaper, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1969-1970; director photography, Palm Beach (Florida) Life magazine, 1970-1978; owner, president, Thomas Purin Photography, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, since 1978.
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Member American Society Magazine Photographers.
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Married Kay Rene Smith, March 4, 1972. 1 child, Tiina.
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Political Party
Republican
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Recipient Silver medal Underwater Photographic Society, 1970, 1st Place prizefor Southeast United States National Professional Photographers Association, 1970, Addy award Advertising Club Palm Beach, 1984, 86.Recipient Silver medal Underwater Photographic Society, 1970, 1st Place prizefor Southeast United States National Professional Photographers Association, 1970, Addy award Advertising Club Palm Beach, 1984, 86.