Alec Soth is an American professional best known for playing Photographer / Author for the book Sleeping by the Mississippi.
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Best Known For:The book Sleeping by the Mississippi
Breakthrough:The publication of his landmark debut photography book Sleeping by the Mississippi in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Alec Soth
- Full Name: Alec Soth
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Sleeping by the Mississippi
- Current Role: Fine art photographer
- Date of Birth: September 17, 1969
- Age: 56 years old
- Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rachel Soth
- Specialization: Author / Writer and Other (Famous Person)
Alec Soth Age
Alec Soth is about 57 years old as of 2026. Alec Soth was born in 1969.
Education
He attended Sarah Lawrence College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Photography.
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Photography
- Period: 1988–1992
Career & Work
Alec Soth's career includes professional roles with Magnum Photos.
Organization: Magnum Photos
Role: Full Member Photographer
Period: 2008–Present
Details: International / New York · Nominated in 2004, achieving elite full membership status within the historic agency
Rise to Fame
Alec Soth rose to prominence for his role for the book Sleeping by the Mississippi.
Notable Works
Notable works include Sleeping by the Mississippi and Niagara.
- Book: Sleeping by the Mississippi (Photographer / Author, 2004) — Critically acclaimed visual photo book masterpiece capturing midwestern American life
- Book: Niagara (Photographer / Author, 2006) — Photo documentary publication project examining love and landscape around Niagara Falls
Alec Soth Family & Relationships
Alec Soth is married to Rachel Soth.
Lesser Known Facts
- He founded his very own independent publishing entity named Little Brown Mushroom to release boutique visual books.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alec Soth
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 17, 1969
- Age: 56
- Birthday: September 17
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rachel Soth
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Rachel Soth (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alecsothsi
