| Ray East was employed as Art Director and Chief
Photographer for NBC and its affiliate, WRC-TV in Washington. East
has photographed many of the nation's top leaders, media personalities,
and famous models, among which include President Reagan, Henry Kissinger,
Tom Brokaw, Bryant Gumbel, Jane Pauley, Jim Vance, Lea Thompson,
Bob Hope, and Morgan Fairchild. He has been awarded an Emmy in recognition
for his outstanding work in television. East also worked for many
of Washington's top modeling agencies as a commercial and fashion
photographer, specializing in model portfolio development and headshots.
His work has appeared on the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and many
other news shows and specials, and his photography clients have
included ABC Radio, Digital Domain, Metro Traffic Reports, WMAL
Radio in Washington, and the Department of the Navy. East has also
been published in a number of leading national magazines. For many
years he photographed many of the East Coast's leading actors and
models. While semi-retired, his current projects include a venture
through NBC which will feature his work of their news personalities
in their studio and the development of album covers for recording
artists. Although he has since retired from
the television and agency industries, East is still available
for a limited number of assignments, including commercial work
and some portfolio development for serious select models.
Ray now resides in Charlottesville, VA with
his wife Caroline and his dog Samson.
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