Carol Friedman photographs and designs image campaigns for celebrated and emerging figures in the art, music and media worlds. Her classic portraits
elegantly capture the allure, depth and idiosyncratic style of her iconic subjects. In addition to her photographic works, Friedman's executive and marketing
background includes positions as Creative Director for Elektra Entertainment, Art Director and chief photographer for Blue Note Records and Vice President,
Creative Director for Motown.
An avowed music lover, her images of jazz, soul and classical recording artists have been widely published and may be seen on hundreds of album and CD
covers. Jazz artists, in Friedman's view, "the last bastion of genius, humor and style," were her first subjects and continue to inspire her life and work. Her acclaimed
collection of portraits of jazz artists, The Jazz Pictures, was published in 2001 by Arena Editions. She is currently at work on several book and film projects.
Friedman is currently editing her feature-length documentary film, Abbey Lincoln: The Music Is The Magic, for a 2024 release. A preview clip can be viewed on
the film tab above.