Works of outstanding photographers. The most famous photographs in history

Sometimes one photo can replace 1000 words. Talented photographers know this and know how to get into our hearts through this amazing art form. The art of photography has been exciting us for many years.

Today we have access to technologies that can even make ordinary photographs beautiful pictures. We use photo editors, buy the latest digital cameras and cool photo paper, like this www.inksystem.kz/paper-dlya-plotter , for the plotter. We get good pictures on this matte paper and we can print them on a plotter. But to become a truly talented photographer, you need something more. List of the most popular photographers of all time and their most famous photographs.

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Jay Meisel is a well-known contemporary photographer who became famous for his simple yet original shots. Even though he doesn't use complex lighting, he manages to capture vibrant and gorgeous shots.

2. Red wall and rope - Jay Meisel.

Brian Duffy was a famous British fashion photographer from the 60s and 70s. At one time he lost interest in photography and burned most of his work, but then the love of photography returned to him.

Brassai is the pseudonym of Gyula Halas, a famous photographer who became famous for photographing ordinary people. His shots are an expression of pure feelings and emotions.

Annie Leibovitz specializes in portraits. The photographer is best known for her collaborations with Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone magazine. Her stunning celebrity photography makes her the world's most sought-after celebrity photographer.

Jerry Welsmann is famous for his collages. There is not an ounce of Photoshop in Jerry's work. All this is the result of a photo lab master.

Robert Capa is known for his war photographs. He has been in five wars: the Spanish Civil War, the Second Sino-Japanese War, World War II, the Arab-Israeli War, and the First Vietnam War.

Thousands of photographers work around the world, capturing events, places, people and animals every day, producing hundreds of thousands of photographs. But only a few become globally known, replicated, used in modern culture and are called photo icons. And each of these photos has its own story ...

The photo of Ernesto Che Guevara in a black beret is recognized as a symbol of the 20th century, the most famous and most reproduced photograph in the world. It was taken on March 5, 1960 in Havana during a memorial service for the victims of the explosion of the ship La Coubre, its author, Alberto Korda, then the official photographer of Fidel Castro, said that at that moment he was shocked by the expression on the face of 31-year-old Che, on which "absolute intransigence", anger and pain were written simultaneously. At the same time, Che appeared in the photographer's viewfinder only for a couple of seconds after Fidel's heated speech (in which the famous words "Patria O Muerte" were used for the first time), and then again retreated into the shadows. The photo was rejected by the editor of the magazine "Revolution", and this upset Korda, who was convinced of the power of this work. He cropped the picture, printed it out in several copies, hung one on the wall at home, and gave the rest to friends. Since this all started. By the way, Korda never asked for royalties for the use and reproduction of this photo, but was against the commercial use of Che's image. Especially in advertising those products that the Comandante would never have supported. Alberto sued, for example, agencies Lowe Lintas and Rex Features when they started selling Smirnoff vodka using this picture. He won $50,000, which he immediately donated to Cuban medicine.

Einstein turned 72 on the day this photograph was taken. On March 14, 1951, almost all publications photographed him, and he was very tired and annoyed. UPI photographer Arthur Sasse was one of the last, and he worked hard to get Einstein to smile. But the greatest mind of the twentieth century showed the photographer his tongue instead. In 2009, the original photograph of the mischievous Einstein was auctioned off for $74,324.

The most famous photograph of one of Britain's most famous and revered politicians was taken under rather amusing circumstances. As you know, Churchill never parted with his cigar, including in photographs. And when photographer Yusuf Karsh came to him to shoot, he was not going to change himself. Yusuf first delicately placed an ashtray in front of the Prime Minister, but he ignored it, and the photographer had to say “I'm sorry, sir” and pull the cigar from Churchill himself. “When I returned to the camera, he looked as if he wanted to devour me,” Karsh, the author of one of the most expressive portraits of all time, later recalled.

National Geographic magazine in 1984 set out to trace the genetic path of green eyes, which began in the time of Genghis Khan. While researching and collecting material for the Green Eyes project, photographer Steve McCurry photographed an Afghan girl, who, as it turned out 17 years later, was called Sharbat Gula (Sharbat Gula). A picture of a frightened, wide-eyed refugee beauty was featured on the cover of National Geographic in 1985 and has since become a world-famous symbol of the Afghan conflict and the suffering of refugees around the world. Now the photo is even called the “Afghan Mona Lisa”. By the time the National Geographic team found Sharbat, she was already about thirty, she returned to her native Afghanistan and had never seen this photo before meeting with NG and did not know about her worldwide fame.

The photograph of Robert Capa, taken on September 5, 1936, has long been a symbol of the bloody and ruthless Spanish civil war. It depicts an armed militiaman in civilian clothes falling backwards after being fatally shot by an enemy. The photo is very emotional, dramatic, capturing a terrible moment - that's why it instantly gained popularity, but at the same time, doubts from a part of society. And now almost no one doubts that the cult shot was a production. Firstly, it was not made at the site of the fighting, but a few kilometers from it. And secondly, Federico Borrell García, who tragically died in a photograph in an open field and was then identified, was actually shot dead in an attempt to hide behind a tree.

And this picture is not staged, and for more than 40 years people have been watching the endless execution of the Viet Cong Nguyen Van Lem by General Nguyen Ngoc Loan. Photographer Eddie Adams has documented thirteen wars, but his most famous photograph is this one taken on February 1, 1968. For which he later had to apologize. The picture instantly spread through newspapers and news agencies, everyone in the States spoke about it, many with reproach and indignation - what is on it is too scary. Eddie claimed that it was not a planned shot, that it was some kind of reflex, and he did not even know what he shot until he developed the film. And having shown, I realized that it is impossible to hush up this. But later he wrote in Time: “The general killed the Viet Cong, I killed the general with my camera. Pictures are still the most powerful weapon in the world. People believe them, but the photographs lie, even without such intentions. They are only half true. The photo didn't say "What would you do if you were that general at the time and place on that hot day when you caught the so-called bad guy after he blew up one, two or three Americans?" While General Nguyen was still alive, Adams apologized to him and his family for the irreparable damage that this photograph had done to the general's honor.

Another world famous photo Vietnam War is no longer as ambiguous as the previous one. This is a symbol of the horror and suffering of innocent people who fall "under the distribution" along with the military. The image, taken by South Vietnamese photographer Nick Ut, shows people running from the napalm that the South Vietnamese military pours on the village. The logical center of the composition is a naked girl who screams in horror and pain. This is nine-year-old Kim Fook, she has terrible third-degree burns on her back and back of her legs, and she is trying to escape. After taking a picture, Nick picked up the girl and took her and other injured children to the hospital. The doctors were sure that she would not survive, but after 14 months in the hospital and 17 operations, Kim Fook became practically healthy. The photographer constantly visited her both in the hospital and after her discharge, until he left Saigon three years later. Kim is still alive today, she devoted her life to medicine and helping children victims of wars. Sometimes she gives interviews and participates in talk shows: “Napalm is the most terrible pain you can imagine. Water boils at 100 degrees, and napalm has a temperature of 800 to 1200. Forgiveness freed me from hatred. I still have a lot of scars on my body and I am in a lot of pain almost all the time, but my heart is clear. Napalm is strong, but faith, forgiveness and love are much stronger. We wouldn't have wars at all if everyone could figure out how to live with true love, hope, and forgiveness. If that little girl in the photo could do it, ask yourself if you can too?”

Photography is a symbol of the confrontation between the power of weapons and the strength of the human spirit. A single person walked out in front of a column of tanks near Beijing's Tiananmen Square during the June 1989 riots. He had two ordinary plastic bags in his hands, with which he threatened the tanks when they stopped. The first tank made an attempt to bypass the man, but he again stood in his way. After several unsuccessful attempts to bypass it, the tanks turned off the engines, and the commander of the first one spoke to the stubborn peacekeeper. Then he again tried to go around him, and the man again stood in front of the tank. Four photographers captured the moment, but the world-famous photograph was that of Jeff Widener, long banned in China. The man was never identified, but he was included by Time magazine in the list of the 100 most important people of the twentieth century.

This shocking photograph not only shows the suffering of children in Sudan during the 1993 famine, but also tells the story of the mental anguish of the photographer who took the picture. Kevin Carter won a Pulitzer Prize for this photo and blew his car's exhaust into the cabin two months later. A little exhausted girl, crawling towards the humanitarian aid camp, stopped to rest, at which time a hungry vulture dived into the clearing and walked in circles in anticipation of the death of a child. Kevin waited 20 minutes before the shot got good enough for him. And only then drove the vulture away, and the girl crawled on. A wave of criticism hit Carter and the most prestigious journalistic award. But he could not live with various financial problems, with what he saw in Sudan, and with what he himself participated in. In July 1994, he committed suicide.

The most famous kiss in the world was filmed by Albert Eisenstadt in Times Square during the Victory over Japan Day celebrations on August 14, 1945. During the crowded noisy festivities, Eisenstadt did not have time to ask the names of the heroes of the picture, and therefore they remained unknown for a long time. It was only in 1980 that it was possible to establish that the nurse in the photograph was Edith Shane. But the name of the sailor is still a mystery - 11 people said that it was them, but they could not prove it. Here is what Eisenstadt said about the moment of shooting: “I saw a sailor running down the street and grabbing any girl who was in his field of vision. Whether she was old or young, fat or thin, he didn't care. I ran ahead of him with my Leica looking back over my shoulder, but I didn't like any of the pictures. Then all of a sudden I saw him grab someone in white. I turned around and filmed the moment the sailor kissed the nurse. If she was wearing dark clothes, I would never have photographed them. As if the sailor was in a white uniform. I took 4 photos in a few seconds, but only one satisfied me.”

Lennon's photo is famous for being more than just a photograph. So let's look at the most famous photos and learn about their history

“John F. Kennedy Assassin Shot”

“Oswald was taken outside. I squeeze the camera. The police hold back the pressure of the townspeople. Oswald took a few steps. I press the shutter. As soon as the shots rang out, I pulled the trigger again, but my flash did not have time to reload. I started to worry about the first photo and two hours later I went to develop the photos.” — Robert Jackson. This photo is also one of the most famous in the history of photography.

"Boy with a Grenade"

An innocent boy with a toy grenade in his hand - notable work photographer Diane Arbus. The boy's name is Colin Wood, the son of the famous tennis player Sidney Wood. V right hand the boy is clutching a grenade, his left hand is empty. The face of the child depicts either terror or fear. Diane took a long time to select the shooting angle she needed, as a result, the guy could not stand it and shouted “Shoot already!”. In 2005, the photo was sold for $408,000.

“Save the kitten!”

No, this is not a photo from a Korean restaurant. It was Helulu the kitten who decided to check out what the owners are preparing for dinner and dived into the pot of noodles.

"Trunk"

Street punks threatening the photographer with a gun. Yes, the child is only 11 years old, and the gun in his hands is a toy. He's just playing his game. But if you look closely, you will not see any game in his eyes.

"The Most Famous Kiss"

This kiss was the first such photograph that was recognized around the world. The photo was taken in Paris and is called “Kiss at the City Hall” (Le baiser de l’hotel de ville).

"Torment of Omaira"

November 13, 1985. Eruption of the volcano Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia). Mountain snow melts, and a mass of mud, earth and water 50 meters thick literally wipes everything in its path from the face of the earth. The death toll exceeded 23,000 people. The disaster received a huge response around the world, thanks in part to a photo of a little girl named Omaira Sanchaz. She was trapped - up to her neck in slush, her legs were pinched in concrete structure Houses. Rescuers tried to pump out the dirt and free the child, but in vain. The girl held on for three days, after which she became infected with several viruses at once. As journalist Christina Echandia, who was nearby all this time, recalls, Omaira sang and talked with others. She was frightened and constantly thirsty, but she was very courageous. On the third night, she began to hallucinate. The photo was taken a few hours before death. Photographer - Frank Fournier.

"Trap"

A curious man with a dog fell into a trap carefully set by the photographer.

"Picasso"

Look at the bread! Only four fingers! That's why I decided to call this photo "Picasso," Picasso told his friend, photographer Duwanuoshi.

“Roadside shops”

Just a few years before the “Great Depression” of the USA. Shops are overflowing with fish, vegetables and fruits. The photo was taken in Alabama, next to the railroad.

“Broken mirror”

Two mischievous people broke the mirror and started picking up the pieces. The rest of the children watch with interest and guilt what is happening, while the world around them continues to live its own life.

“Little adults”

Three American girls gossip in an alley in Sevilla, Spain. For a long time, the postcard with this image was the most popular in the United States.

"Winston Churchill"

January 27, 1941. Churchill went into a photographic studio at 10 Downing Street to have some of his portraits taken, showing his resilience and determination. However, despite everything, his gaze was too relaxed - with a cigar in his hands, great person did not match the image that photographer Yousuf Karsh wanted to get. He approached the great politician and with a sharp movement pulled the cigar right out of his mouth. The result is slightly higher. Churchill looks angrily at the photographer, who, in turn, presses the shutter. So humanity received one of the most famous portraits of Winston Churchill.

"Retreat"

The retreat of the US Marine Corps in 1950 due to inhuman frosts. During Korean War General MacArthur overestimated his capabilities, and was absolutely confident in the success of the campaign. So he considered before the counterattack of the Chinese troops, after which he uttered his famous phrase: “We are retreating! For we are moving in the wrong direction!”

"Naked Runner"

In 1975, during the rugby final in England, all the main people of the country gathered in the stands - Her Majesty with her retinue, well-known politicians ... Naked Australian Michael makes an “honorary circle” around the stadium. According to rumors, the Queen fainted. The runner was sentenced to three months in prison.

“Homework”

The picture does not have any specific theme, but the frame is quite famous. The boy proudly marches home, holding two huge bottles of alcohol in his hands. His face radiates joy and a sense of accomplishment. The girls in the background can't hide their admiration.

“Hunger in Sudan”

Photographer - Kevin Carter - received the Pulitzer Prize in 1994 for his work. The card depicts a Sudanese girl crouched with hunger. Soon she will die, and the big condor in the background is ready for it. The photo shocked the entire civilized world. The origin of the girl is unknown to anyone, including the photographer. He took a picture, chased away the predator and watched the child leave. Kevin Carter was a member of the Bang Bang Club, four intrepid photojournalists who travel around Africa in search of photo sensations. Two months after receiving the award, Carter committed suicide. Possibly haunted by horrific memories of what he saw in Sudan.

"Marilyn"

Marilyn Monroe. During the shooting, the girl looked away, which gave the photo even more charm, mystery and mood.

"Pain in the eye"

Between the winter of 1948 and the spring of 1949, Henry Cartier Bresson traveled with his camera to Beijing, Shanghai and other cities. This photo was taken in Nanjing. The photo shows a line of starving people for rice.

"After you…"

Terry and Thomson decide who will start (or finish?) dinner. Hamster Jim did not suspect that it was him who would be served at the table today. All three are Mark Andrew's pets. Outside the lens, these three are wonderful and dedicated companions!

"Time Square Victory"

After the end of World War II, a photograph of a sailor kissing a nurse in Time Square made the rounds in the papers. The image illustrates joy and love. According to legend, after 40 years, photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt decided to find a sweet couple, and he succeeded. He was met by happy grandparents, surrounded by a noisy crowd of children and grandchildren! This picture is considered the most famous photograph

For a long time I was going to post the life stories and success stories of the most famous photographers in the past in the Tape. Actually, it was with this topic that I wanted to start maintaining my Topics.
Recently, I often think about the fact that everything we do (meaning both our professional activities and our hobbies) is some kind of zilch that is unlikely to ever change anything in the lives of current and future generations . Those. the question is, WHAT anyway is SELF-REALIZATION(including in photography?!)

Elliott Erwitt- the legend of world photography, became famous as the most talented author of black and white photographs. His works: lively, emotional, with a sense of humor and deep meaning, conquered the public of many countries. The uniqueness of the photographer's technique lies in the ability to see the irony in the world around him. He did not like staged shots, did not use retouching and worked only with film cameras. Everything that Ervit has ever filmed is genuine reality, through the eyes of an optimist.

“I want the images to be emotional. There is little else that interests me in photography.”Elliott Erwitt

Arnold Newman (Arnold Newman) devoted almost seventy years of his life to photography, not stopping working almost until his death: “Augusta (Newman talking about his wife - A.V.) and I are busy and active as never before,” the photographer said in 2002, “Today I'm working again on new ideas, books, travel - it's never over and thank God. In this he was mistaken - on June 6, 2006 he died - a sudden cardiac arrest. As if anticipating this diagnosis, he once said: “We do not take pictures with cameras. We make them with our hearts."

« I think today's generation has one problem. It is so fascinated by objectivity that it forgets about photography itself. Forgets to create images like Cartier-Bresson or Salgado, two of the greatest 35mm photographers who have ever lived. To create a photo, they can use any theme, whatever it may be. They really create a photograph that you get pleasure from, great pleasure. And now, every time it's the same thing: two people in bed, someone with a needle in their hand or something like that, Lifestyles or nightclubs. You look at these and in a week you begin to forget, in two weeks you cannot remember a single one. But then photography can be considered interesting when it sinks into our consciousness.» Arnold Newman

Alfred Stieglitz

According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Alfred Stiglitz (Alfred Stieglitz) "almost single-handedly pushed his country into the art world of the 20th century." It was Stiglitz who became the first photographer whose works were awarded museum status. From the very beginning of his career as a photographer, Stieglitz faced disdain for photography from the artistic elite: “The artists to whom I showed my early photographs said they were jealous of me; that my photographs are better than their paintings, but, unfortunately, photography is not art. I could not understand how one can both admire the work and reject it as miraculous, how one can put one's work higher just on the grounds that they are made by hand, ”Stiglitz was indignant. He could not come to terms with this state of affairs: "Then I began to fight ... for the recognition of photography as a new means of self-expression, so that it would be equal in rights with any other forms of artistic creation."

« I want to draw your attention to the most popular misconception about photography - the term "professional" is used for supposedly successful photographs, the term "amateur" - for unsuccessful ones. But almost all great photographs are taken - and always have been - by those who pursued photography in the name of love - and certainly not in the name of profit. The term "lover" just suggests a person working in the name of love, so the fallacy of the generally accepted classification is obvious.Alfred Stiglitz

Perhaps it is difficult to find in the history of world photography a personality more controversial, tragic, so different from anyone else than Diane Arbus. She is idolized and cursed, someone imitates her, someone tries by all means to avoid this. Some can look at her photos for hours, others try to quickly close the album. One thing is obvious - the work of Diana Arbus leaves few people indifferent. There was nothing unimportant or banal in her life, her photographs, her death.

Extraordinary Talent Yousuf Karsh as a portrait photographer did their job: he was - and remains - one of the most famous photographers of all times and peoples. His books are widely sold, exhibitions of his photographs are held all over the world, his works are included in the permanent collections of leading museums. Karsh rendered big influence on many portrait photographers, especially in the 1940-1950s. Some critics argue that he often idealizes the character, imposes his philosophy on the model, talks more about himself than about the person being portrayed. However, no one denies that his portraits are made with extraordinary skill and the inner world - of a model or a photographer - has a bewitching attention to the viewer. He received many awards, prizes, honorary titles, and in 2000 the Guinness Book of Records named Yusuf Karsha the most prominent master of portrait photography.

« If, looking at my portraits, you learn something more significant about the people depicted in them, if they help you sort out your feelings about someone whose work has left a mark on your brain - if you look at a photograph and say: Yes, that's him" and at the same time you learn something new about the person - it means that this is a really good portrait.» Yusuf Karsh

Man Ray Since the beginning of his career as a photographer, he has constantly experimented with new techniques. In 1922, he rediscovered a method for creating photographic images without a camera. Another discovery of the photographer, also known long before him, but practically not used, was solarization - an interesting effect that occurs when the negative is re-exposed. He turned solarization into artistic technique, as a result of which ordinary objects, faces, body parts were transformed into fantastic and mysterious images.

“There will always be people who look only at the technique of performance - their main question is “how”, while others, more inquisitive, are interested in “why”. For me personally, an inspiring idea has always meant more than other information.”Man Ray

Steve McCurry

Steve McCurry (Steve McCurry) has amazing ability always (at least much more often than it follows from the theory of probability) to be at the right time in the right place. He is surprisingly lucky - though it should be remembered here that the luck for a photojournalist is usually the misfortunes of other people or even entire nations. A more than prestigious education did little to help Steve in the profession of a photojournalist - he made his way to the heights of skill by trial and error, trying to learn from his predecessors as much as possible.

“The most important thing is to be extremely attentive to the person, serious and consistent in your intentions, then the picture will be the most sincere. I love people watching. It seems to me that a person's face can sometimes tell a lot. Each of my photographs is not just an episode from life, it is its quintessence, its whole story.»Steve McCurry

"A mixture of algebra with harmony" made Gyena Mili (Gjon Mili) one of the most famous photographers in America. He showed the world all the beauty of a stopped movement or a series of moments stopped in one frame. It is not known when and where he became interested in photography, but in the late 1930s, his pictures began to appear in the illustrated magazine Life - in those years, both the magazine and the photographer were just beginning their path to fame. In addition to photography, Mili was fond of cinema: in 1945, his film "Jammin' the Blues" about famous musicians of the 1930-1940s was nominated for an Oscar.

"Time can really be stopped"Gyen Mili

André Kertész known as the founder of surrealism in photography. His unconventional angles for that time, and the unwillingness to reconsider the position in the style of his work, greatly prevented him from achieving wide recognition at the beginning of his career. But he was recognized during his lifetime and is still considered one of the preeminent photographers at the forefront of photojournalism, if not photography in general. " We all owe a lot to him.» - Cartier Bresson about Andre Kertesche.

« I don't adjust or calculate, I watch a scene and know it's perfect, even if I have to step back to get the right light. The moment dominates my work. I shoot how I feel. Everyone can look, but not everyone can see. » André Kertész

Richard Avedon

It's hard to find a celebrity who hasn't posed to Richard Avedon. Among his models are the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Nastassja Kinski, Audrey Hepburn and many other stars. Very often, Avedon manages to capture a celebrity in an unusual form or mood for her, thereby opening her from the other side and forcing her to take a different look at a person's life. Avedon's style is easy to recognize by the black and white color, dazzling white background, large portraits. In portraits, he manages to turn people into "symbols of themselves."

Peter Lindbergh- one of the most respected and copied photographers. You can call him a "poet of glamor." Since 1978, when Stern Magazine published his first fashion photographs, no international fashion publication is complete without his photographs. Lindbergh's first book, "Ten Women", a black-and-white portfolio of the top ten models of the time, was published in 1996 and sold over 100,000 copies. The second, "Peter Lindbergh: Images of Women", is a collection of the photographer's work from the mid-80s. until the mid-90s, was released in 1997.

From ancient times, the Czech Republic was a country of mysticism and magic, the home of alchemists, artists, they wove spells, they were the creators of fantastic worlds of imagination. World renowned Czech photographer Jan Saudek not an exception. Over the course of four decades, Saudek has created a parallel universe - the Magic Theater of Dreams.

p.s. just now I noticed that the vast majority of the most famous photographers are Jews :)

We have already talked about people's predilection for deriving all sorts of ratings and top lists, on the "best", "great", "famous", etc. We talked about and. Today we will talk about the most, in our opinion, the most influential photographers of all time. Let's talk about ten photographers who have had the greatest influence on the development of photography as an art.

10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Richard Avedon

In the first position of influential photographers is an American photographer - Richard Avedon (Richard Avedon). Avedon is an American fashion and portrait photographer who defined the American style, image, beauty and culture of the second half of the 20th century with his work. Avedon was the embodiment contemporary photographer- Charming and elegant. He easily mixed photographic genres and created successful, commercial, iconic, memorable images. He was the first to take a wide-format portrait, against a stark white background, using two images in one shot, allowing the portrait story to be told in one shot.

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10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - William Eugene Smith

American photojournalist William Eugene Smith continues the list of influential photographers. Smith was obsessed with his work, he refused to make any professional compromise. He went down in history with truthful, cruel and compromising black and white photographs of the Second World War. Member of the photo agency "". During the Second World War, he worked as a military photojournalist and correspondent. The author of amazing reportage black-and-white photographs.

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10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Helmut Newton

On the third position, already known to us the German "seller of sex" Helmut Newton (Helmut Newton). Newton had an undeniable influence on the development of erotic photography, creating a powerful image of a woman. With his work, he defined the main canons of fashion photography. He was the first to use ring flash for fashion photography.

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10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Irving Penn

This is followed by an American fashion photographer, portraitist Irving Penn (Irving Penn). It is believed that every photographic portrait or symbolic still life owes something to Pen. He was the first photographer to make the most of the simplicity of black and white in photography. Considered a leading genius photographer for Vogue magazine.

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10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Guy Louis Bourdin

On the fifth position is the French photographer Guy Bourdin (GuyLouis Bourdin). No fashion photographer has been more copied by others than Bourdain. He was the first photographer to create storytelling complexity in his work. Many epithets are needed to characterize the work of a photographer. They are sensual, provocative, shocking, exotic, surreal, sometimes sinister. And Bourdain brought all this to fashion photography.

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10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Henri Cartier-Bresson

The ten influential photographers are continued by the founder of the greatest photographic agency "", a French documentary photographer, the father of documentary photography and photojournalism, in general, the greatest. One of the first who began to use 35 mm film when shooting. Creator " The Decisive Moment", the so-called "decisive moment". He believed that a real photograph cannot be subjected to any change. He worked on the creation of the "Street photography" genre, in which he defended the principles of sudden, non-staged photography. He left behind a great photographic legacy, which today is educational material for anyone who wants to become a professional documentary and photojournalist.

10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Diane Arbus

The only female photographer on our list is an American photographer. During her short, fast-paced life, Arbus was able to say so much that her photographs are still the subject of controversy and discussion. She was the first to pay close attention to people outside the norm, per se.

10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Elliott Erwitt

This is followed by French advertising photographer, documentary photographer Elliott Erwitt. Elliott is one of Henri Cartier-Breson's "decisive moment" masters. Member of the photographic agency Magnum Photos. Has an unsurpassed sense of humor with which he approaches the creation of each photo Everyday life. Master of documentary street photography. Big dog lover.

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10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Walker Evans

On the ninth position of our influential ten is an American photographer, known for a series of works devoted to the Great Depression - Walker Evans (Walker Evans). Considered a chronicler American life, which through the composition created order and beauty in the frame.

10 Most Influential Photographers of All Time - Martin Parr

Rounding out the top 10 most influential photographers is British photographer and photojournalist Martin Parr. A member of the photographic agency Magnum Photos, Martine Parr was a major influence on the development of documentary photography in the late 20th century. Unlike classic black and white genre photography, Parr uses intense colors, thereby elevating the ordinary everyday shot to the level of art. Considered the leading chronicler of daily life in England.