Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Photojournalists and Street Photographers

Ed Kashi (VII)
~Photojournalist and filmmaker who focuses on sociopolitical issues
~Known for his close relationship with the subjects of his pieces,
and his work's concern with humanity




Joachim Ladefoged (VII) 
~ Danish photographer who has worked internationally in more than 25 countries
~Known for pieces covering war, conflict, and ordinary life




Dennis Stock (Magnum)
~American photojournalist
~Known for his iconic photo of James Dean walking in Times Square,
as well as photos of other Hollywood stars and jazz musicians




Erich Hartmann (Magnum)
~Photo-essayist known for his fascination with industry and technology




Brassai
~Hungarian photographer and filmmaker
~Known for his photographs of rainy, misty Parisian streets after dark




Willy Ronis
~French humanist photographer
~Known for his work of post-war Paris and Provence, as well as of nudes and fashion




**Images and info from VII's website, Magnum Photos, Biography Base (Brassai), Willy Ronis' Biography at S K Josephburg Studio, and lots of wandering on Google Images.