Famous Portrait Photographers Bill Brandt 19041983 Bill Brandt was a British photographer and photojournalist Although born in Germany Brandt moved to England where he became known for his images of British society for such magazine as Lilliput and Picture Post later his distorted nudes ID: 494556
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Photo II NHHS Mrs. Fountain
Famous Portrait PhotographersSlide2
Bill Brandt
1904-1983
Bill Brandt, was a British photographer and photojournalist. Although born in Germany, Brandt moved to England, where he became known for his images of British society for such magazine as Lilliput and Picture Post, later his distorted nudes, portraits of famous artists and landscapes. Slide3
EJ
Bellocq
1873-1949
John Ernest Joseph
Bellocq was an American professional photographer who worked in New Orleans during the early 20th century. Bellocq is remembered for his haunting photographs of the prostitutes of
Storyville
, New Orleans' legalized red light districtSlide4
Yousuf
Karsh, CC was an Armenian–Canadian portrait photographer. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he is "one of the greatest portrait photographers of the twentieth century, achieved a distinct style in his theatrical lighting."
Yousuf
Karsh1908-2002Slide5
Diane
Arbus
started out in advertising and fashion photography with her husband. They became quite a successful duo, with their work appearing in such magazines as Vogue. Her success continued through the 1960’s but sadly, after fighting personal challenges, she committed suicide in her apartment in NYC.
Diane arbus1923-Slide6
Richard Avedon became the first staff photographer in the history of
The New Yorker
. “I’ve photographed just about everyone in the world,” he said at the time. “But what I hope to do is photograph people of accomplishment, not celebrity, and help define the difference once again.”
Richard Avedon (1923-2004)Slide7
Annie
Leibovitz
is one the most famous portrait photographers alive today. She developed her trademark use of bold colors and poses while working at Rolling Stone
. She photographed John Lennon and Yoko Ono in December 1980.Annie liebovitz1949-presentSlide8
Steve McCurry is another one of the most famous portrait photographers who is best known for his evocative
color photography
. He was brilliant at capturing the essence of human struggle and joy. He is based in New York and offers weekend workshops for interested photographers who wish to have their work critiqued by him
Steve McCurry (1950-Present)Slide9
Cindy Sherman photographed herself in a series called, “Untitled Film Stills,” which included 69 photographs. This series was one of her best-known works that challenged cultural stereotypes supported by the media.
Cindy Sherman (1954-Present)Slide10
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