When Dwell visited Shulman two years before his death, he was satisfied with the career he had built, and still actively giving lectures, photographing houses, and talking to journalists. "I'm always identified as being the best architectural photographer in the world," Shulman declared. "I disclaim that. I say, 'One of the best." Photo 7 of 7 in Design Icon: Julius Shulman by Olivia Martin

Design Icon: Julius Shulman

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When Dwell visited Shulman two years before his death, he was satisfied with the career he had built, and still actively giving lectures, photographing houses, and talking to journalists. "I'm always identified as being the best architectural photographer in the world," Shulman declared. "I disclaim that. I say, 'One of the best."