Photojournalism is the use of photography to tell people about a story or an event, it is usually used to help emphasise the meaning of a news story and to give people a greater understanding of what is happening in the world. Many people rely on photographs and images alone to gain an insight into events.
Henri Cartier Bresson
Why is he Famous?
Henri Cartier Bresson is considered to be the godfather of photography, he is famous for capturing moments near perfectly, including images of everyday life.
Why is his work famous?
He always waited for a subject to come along, for him to take a picture of at an exact moment. He never had anybody posing in his work, this inspired many other photographers to do the same.
What Camera/ Technique did He use?
Cartier Bresson almost always used a Leica 35mm rangefinder cameras. He rarely manipulated images in the dark room, usually leaving them exactly as they were taken. He "stalked" his subjects and waited for the perfect moment to photograph them. He was also keen on taking his photo's exclusively in black and white.
Behind The Gare, St. Lazare- 1932 Pagina 2
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