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No other photographer came close to capturing the sensations, gruesome murders, scandals, and catastrophes of New York City in the 1930s and 1940s like Weegee did. Unique and immediately recognizable, his work stands alone in the history of photography. His greatest photos have an unsettling beauty and the power of images which, once seen, are never forgotten. He earned his nickname, Weegee because he would often arrive at the scene of a crime or disaster only minutes after they were first reported. Armed with his trusty Speed Graphic camera and a police radio, Weegee often beat the police to the…

If you’re looking for the best street photography quotes then you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ve listed over 60 of our favorite street photography quotes from the greatest street photographers such as Cartier-Bresson, William Klein, Daido Moriyama and many more. If your favorite street photography quote isn’t listed then feel free to share in the comments section at the bottom of the article. Editor Note: If you find this street photography quotes article helpful then we would be grateful if you could share through social media and your own blogs. The Best Street Photography Quotes I believe that…

One of the greatest photographers of the late 20th century, the American Cindy Sherman made taking selfies an art form before the rest of the world knew the word even existed. Throughout her career, the influential photographer has experimented with costume, makeup, prosthetics, and digital photography to create highly exaggerated and sometimes grotesque character studies. Her work focuses on reality and raising challenging questions concerning the representation of women in society and the media, as well as the creation and meaning of art. Sherman’s most famous work, her series Untitled Film Stills, caused intense debate about voyeurism, the roles women play,…

Looking for some art quotes from master painters? Photogpedia has compiled over 100 of the best quotes from famous painters to help inspire creatives everywhere. Whether you’re a photographer, painter, filmmaker, or even a graphic designer, these words of wisdom from some of the greatest painters to ever pick up a brush will inspire you to take your own work to the next level. So without further ado, here’s our list of art quotes from famous painters: Art Quotes Art enables us to find ourselves, and lose ourselves, at the same time. Thomas Merton Where the spirit does not work…

Man Ray was a central figure in avant-garde art of the early 20th century. He is best known for his contribution to fine art photography and is considered as the pioneer of Surrealist photography. His much-celebrated photograms (also known as Rayographs) were created without a camera, arranging found objects onto sheets of photosensitive paper and exposing them to light. Together with Lee Miller (then his assistant, lover, and muse), he reinvented “solarization”, a photographic process where the image recorded on a negative is reversed in tone. Born Emmanuel Radnitzky in 1890, the artist began to sign his name Man Ray in…

These brilliant quotes about what makes a good photograph will spark your creativity and help take your photography to the next level. After reading through thousands of quotes, here are some of the common qualities of a good photograph from those in the know: Unique – Can never be repeatedEmotion – The viewer feel somethingPurpose – Includes some form of narrative/or dramaMystery – Provides questions, not answersTimeless – Just as good (or better) in the future What about composition? It doesn’t really matter. A poorly composed photograph that says something is better than a perfectly composed photograph that says nothing.…

Hiroshi Sugimoto has over the years become one of the most critically acclaimed artists and photographers of his generation. The Japanese photographer emerged in the ’80s as one of the best of a new generation of artists, including Andreas Gursky, Cindy Sherman, and Jeff Wall, who transformed the medium of photography from a craft into a major art form. Sugimoto’s works are made up of several series with each one being distinctive in theme. He is perhaps best known for his ongoing series of photographs of cinema interiors, of seascapes, and of dioramas from the American Museum of Natural History…

Like many creative careers, there is no single route to become a professional photographer. There is also no official qualification which you need to become a paid photographer. This means that jumping into the photography business can be pretty easy, but actually earning a living as a photographer is a different story. There’s a big difference between being a great photographer and running a successful photography business. The aim of this article is to provide a simple formula to help you get started as a professional photographer without spending a fortune. Becoming a professional photographer may seem like an impossible…

If you’re looking to take your portraits to the next level or you’re simply interested in the techniques and mindset of master portrait photographers, then this article is for you. Below you’ll find over 150 of the best portrait photography quotes that will help you up your game the next time you do a portrait sitting for a client, friend, or family member. Editor note: This article is constantly being updated, so remember to bookmark the page and keep checking back for more portrait photography inspiration and lessons from master photographers. What Is Portrait Photography? In a portrait, I’m looking…

Armenian-Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh is considered one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century. Karsh’s portraits are easily recognizable for their bold and theatrical use of lighting, closely cropped composition, and his uncanny ability to reveal the inner-self of his subjects. Over his 60-year career, Karsh photographed more than half of the International Who’s Who Millennium list of the 100 most influential figures of the twentieth century and was also the only photographer included in the list. Schooled in the Hollywood glamour tradition and specializing in classical portraiture, Karsh traveled all over the world to photograph political and…