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Lauren Greenfield is an American artist, documentary photographer, and documentary filmmaker. She is known for her work in capturing and exploring themes related to popular culture, gender, consumerism, and wealth. Greenfield has published several photographic monographs, directed documentary features, and produced traveling exhibitions. Her work has been widely recognized and exhibited in museums around the world.

Early Life and Education:

Lauren Greenfield was born on June 28, 1966, in Boston, Massachusetts [1].

She attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences in Santa Monica [1].

Greenfield graduated from Harvard University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in visual and environmental studies [1].

During her undergraduate years, she studied overseas in several countries with the International Honors Program, focusing on film study and anthropology [1].

Photography Career:

Greenfield's career kick-started with her undergraduate thesis, which led to an internship with National Geographic Magazine [1].

She received a grant from National Geographic to support her debut monograph, "Fast Forward: Growing Up in the Shadow of Hollywood" [1].

Her second major body of work, "Girl Culture," explored the self-esteem crisis among American women [1].

Greenfield's photography has been exhibited and collected by museums worldwide, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and the J. Paul Getty Museum [2].

Documentary Filmmaking:

Greenfield has directed several documentary features, including "THIN," which focused on eating disorders and was selected for competition at the Sundance Film Festival [1].

Her documentary feature film, "The Queen of Versailles," received critical acclaim and won the Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival [1].

Greenfield also directed the record-breaking and viral commercial spot, "#LikeAGirl," which garnered millions of views and won numerous advertising awards [2].