Henri Cartier Bresson is the godfather of photo journalism. He is famous for his incentive on the spot/moment photos. In 1932 Henri took his most iconic photo. A man jumping over a a puddle.
The reason this is his most famous photo is because it got described as "a European man jumping into the unknown". Henri believed that if you wanted a good photo you would wait for it. Another one his famous photos is him at the stop of a spiral stair case. The reason this is famous because he was like a pschcic he knew if he stood at the top of these stairs someone on a bike would ride past, and that would be the on the moment photo he would capture.
Henri Cartier Bresson
France, Paris, Place de l'Europer, Gare Saint Lazare 1932
France, The Var department, Hyeres, 1932
Why is his work significant in photo journalism?
His work is significant because photojournalism is about taking that decisive photo. That on the spot moment that would capture an image that would speak to you and tell you a story about what is happening in that picture. Henris work did this very well, the way he capture photos does tell a story, which is why so many photographers looked up to him at the time and still do now. Also this is why his work is so significant.
What camera / technique did he use?
Henri was know for using only one type of camera all his life for all of his work.
Leica rangefinder, and only one lens, a 50mm. He used this camera because it was best for his technique which was pulling his camera up to his face and pulling that one instant shot. Using this camera he always knew what he was capturing inside the frame and showed best to his on the spot moment pictures technique.
No comments:
Post a Comment