William Gedney

William Gale Gedney
Born(1932-10-29)October 29, 1932
DiedJune 23, 1989(1989-06-23) (aged 56)
Greenville, New York
Occupation(s)documentary photographer, street photographer
Years active1950s—1980s
Known forKentucky series

William Gale Gedney (October 29, 1932 – June 23, 1989) was an American documentary and street photographer. It wasn't until after his death that his work gained momentum and is now widely recognized. He is best known for his series on rural Kentucky, and series on India, San Francisco and New York shot in the 1960s and 1970s.