What were Richard avedon's jobs before photographic career?

Before his career in Photography, Richard Avedon served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II, where he worked as a photographer for the ship's newspaper. After the war, he began his professional journey as a fashion photographer, initially working for a department store and later as a freelance photographer for magazines like Harper's Bazaar. His early experiences in the Merchant Marine and fashion industry laid the groundwork for his iconic career in photography.