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DAY 73 | FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHERS |
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004)
CAPTURING THE “DECISIVE MOMENT”
Henri Cartier-Bresson is known as the father of modern photojournalism, a master of capturing candid moments through his technique of stealth photography and his philosophy of the “decisive moment.” An early adopter of 35mm, he painted his Leica camera black to allow for further anonymity, with the ability to capture candid, spontaneous, dynamic moments without being noticed. Photographs were instant drawings in his mind; not surprising, considering his background as a French classical painter.
Although claimed by the world of fine art, he was ...
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