- Photojournalism - Explain what it is
-Photojournalism was born in the chaos of modern warfare. It consists of a photojournalist being assigned to take pictures of a variety of situations, whether it be a crime scene or wedding. They just need to add a visual element to whatever story is being printed
Henri Cartier Bresson:
- Why is he famous?
He was one of the earliest pathfinders for street photography, and he helped develop the street photography or life reportage style that was made The Decisive Moment, which has influenced generations of photographers who followed. He is considered to be the "godfather" of modern photojournalism.
- Why is his work significant in Photojournalism?
He took some of the most influential pictures that spoke to people about important matters, such as the economy and early inventions that altered our way of life. His pictures were about being in the right place at the right time and he could see the theatrical potential in every shot. He covered many of the world biggest events from the Spanish Civil War to the French uprisings in 1968.
- Find and upload to your blog some work of theirs
-Bresson took this photograph through a gap in a fence, and because the space between the planks was not wide enough, the left side of the image was later cropped.
- What Camera/Technique did he use
He was an early taker of 35 mm format, and was very skilled at candid photography, which is capturing an image without creating a posed appearance; everything is organic.
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