editor, writer and curator of photography, Life Magazine
Bill Shapiro
editor, writer and curator of photography | Life Magazine
About Bill
Bill Shapiro is an American writer, editor, and curator of photography. He is known for serving as the editor of LIFE magazine and as the founding editor of LIFE.com. During his tenure at LIFE magazine, Shapiro revived the publication in 2004 after it had not been published as a weekly for 32 years. The reintroduction saw LIFE resume publication as a weekend supplement to U.S. newspapers, marking the most significant launch in Time Inc. history with a combined circulation of approximately 12 million. In 2009, Shapiro launched LIFE.com in partnership with Getty Images. The digital platform received recognition, winning the National Magazine Award for digital photography in 2011 and the Webby Awards in 2010 and 2011. Besides his editorial work, Shapiro has authored books, including Other People's Love Letters published in 2007 and Gus & Me, a children's book co-created with Keith Richards, published in 2014 and reaching No. 2 on The New York Times Best Seller list for children's books. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University.
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Latest interviews
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A Photographic Life
A Photographic Life-421, With Bill Shapiro 'How To Price and Sell Photographs!'
Jun 3, 2026
The Eyeshot Podcast on Street & Documentary Photography
Bill Shapiro: Life Magazine, Photo Editing & The Future of Photography
May 12, 2026
A Photographic Life
A Photographic Life-412: With Bill Shapiro 'Photo Competitions Examined, Debated, Discussed and Explained'
Apr 1, 2026
A Photographic Life
A Photographic Life-408: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Listeners Instagram Q and A'
Mar 4, 2026
A Photographic Life
A Photographic Life-404: with Bill Shapiro 'Is Instagram Dead, Dying Slowly Or Healthy?'
Feb 4, 2026
ABOTA Speaks
A Year of Connection: Bill Shapiro on Leading ABOTA in 2026
Jan 7, 2026
A Photographic Life
A Photographic Life-399: New Year's Eve Special with Bill Shapiro and Fiona Hayes
Dec 31, 2025
A Photographic Life
A Photographic Life-395: 'Bill Goes to Paris Photo, AI Disagreement and Listening to Experts'
Dec 3, 2025
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