War photography

to use a lot of different types of light for his photography. Josef Sudek's technique seems to be very simple, he has a basic subject or a very broad subject or main idea of the picture, all of his pictures are different but seem very alike to one another. In a lot of his photos he just had a subject in the picture or nature or outdoors in the background…

Abelardo used his photography to express his hardships and feelings of isolation as a foreigner in the United States. He also fancied the topic of Surrealism in Photography because it suited his feelings of being a stranger in a new country. Abelardo Morell is a renowned Cuban-born photographer in the field of Contemporary photography, known for his invention working methods, including the use of a Camera Obscura that represented by Edwynn Houk Gallery in New York City. He took the Camera…

He was taken as a prisoner of war by the Germans soon after. He was imprisoned for three years until 1943 (Scharf). Afterwards he works to free prisoners and escapees from imprisonment. In 1946 Cartier-Bresson begins his work as a professional photographer. He began by taking portraits of famous writers and artists (“Biography”). In 1947 he started a photography agency named “Magnum Photos” along with Robert Capa and a few other photographers.…

After the Dada movement, Surrealism was born in the early 20th century. Dada was an artistic movement that brought about just as much thought as reactions to World War I did. The Dada movement was mostly based on irrational thoughts over rational ones, free art as well as human expectations. Unlike this concept, Surrealism did not have a war idea behind it, rather it had more of an imaginative notion. With guidance of subconscious dreams, Surrealism emerged, letting the imagination go untethered…

Photography Photographers work with people everyday they provide people memories and records of events that have happened. I have chosen this career because I love taking pictures of action and emotion of in that moment. I really enjoy witnessing people's reaction to what they look like in that moment of happiness, sadness, and other emotions. When they look at the picture they want to remember things that you don't always see. Photography is what I want to do in my life, and I’d also love…

and was invited to Leon Trotsky as he lectured on the meaning of the Russian Revolution. At one point, Robert had to teach photography to pay his bills. fRobert wasn’t a saint, but his photos gave so much back to society. He photographed his subjects with great dignity, empathy, and soul. His photographs showed us the bravery of the men and women who gave their lives in a war for their country. On May 25, 1954 Robert passed away from an unplanned and unexpected event while he was out…

many the first steps on to the pedestal is by capturing their work through photography. Today, photography is as easy as using the latest iPhone and the application Instagram – anyone can be a photographer and have their work quickly spread over the globe in this day and age which makes it increasingly difficult for those who are professional photographers. There are the current “instafamous” and “fitspo” bloggers…

more than 175,000 black and white negatives, crafting one of the most immense and important photographic compositions in American history. Created by the federal government, the photography project spanned several government agencies, from the Resettlement Administration, the Farm Security Administration, and the Office of War Information. Although the photographic program of the Farm Security Administration was initially aimed at supporting…

Steve McCurry is an award-winning photographer and photojournalist. He is recognised globally for his vivid and compelling colour photography. With experience that spans over three decades, he commands the universal respect that goes beyond photography circles. He has scores of books that are bestsellers and prints that has raised thousands of dollars. He has won several awards throughout his career, which included most reputed ones like Magazine Photographer of the Year awarded by the National…

Vanessa Gerdes P.1 Photography Research Essay A lot of people don't think much about the art of photography. They don't consider the different types and styles of photography jobs that field has to offer. At Syracruse University, they offer photography classes as well as being able to major in photography! For example, one unique style of photography is field photography. Field photography has to do with pictures being took of landscapes. Sebastiao Salgado does an excellent job…