Rutter, Walter

Walter Rutter, a distinguished photographer, died at Columbia
Memorial Hospital on December 24 after a long illness. Mr. Rutter
lived in Ancram, with his wife, Nancy. He was 73.

After graduating from Syracuse University, and serving in the
United States Army Mr. Rutter began his career in the advertising
business. He worked at McCann Erickson in the art department and
honed his skills as a photographer. He attended the highly
acclaimed and innovative Alex Brodivitch Photography Workshops.

The social turbulence of the 1960's was a subject that captivated
Mr. Rutter. His approach to documenting the street life of these
times and the distinctive portraits of the people he encountered
helped launch his career and reputation.

As a fashion photographer, Mr. Rutter was a frequent contributor to
major magazines, including Vogue, Mademoiselle, Town and
Country and Harper's Bazaar. Later he pursued industrial and
aerospace photography and also taught at The School of Visual
Arts in Manhattan.

The Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, NY and The Laurence Miller
Gallery in New York City have had one-man shows of Mr. Rutter's work.

Mr. Rutter and his wife Nancy, also an artist, lived and worked for
some years in Ireland and France. They returned to the
United States in 1995 and ultimately settled Columbia County with
their son Ian who is also a photographer.
In addition to his wife and son, Mr. Rutter is survived by two
brothers, and his two beloved wired haired dachsunds Bunky and Angel.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Walter Rutter Fund
for Photography - care of The Columbia County Council on the Arts,
209 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534. A memorial service to celebrate
Mr. Rutter's life and work is planned for the early spring.

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