Well-known photographers: 5 artists with breathtaking pictures

The past 100 years have seen many successful photographers. We present five well-known photo artists from different genres, whose works you should know.

Well-known photographers: Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984) - father of landscape photography

Many well-known landscape photographs come from Ansel Adam's camera. The American was one of the photographers who mostly photographed landscapes in black and white.

• His best-known works include photos of the US national parks and protected areas.
• Ansel Adams was part of the straight photography movement that began in the early 20th century. She is committed to the factual and genuine reproduction of reality.
• As a photographic pioneer in his field, he is still a role model for many landscape photographers.
• Google Images: Works by Ansel Adams
• Instagram: @anseladams
• Website: anseladams.com

Michael Kenna (born 1953) - landscape photographer

Briton Michael Kenna is known for his reduced, black and white landscape shots.

• Above all, his photos show the interplay of original nature and man-made forms.
• The images of the photographer appear clear and calm due to the chosen motifs. At the same time, he records many details and subtleties in his recordings.
• Kenna sometimes works with long exposures of more than 10 hours. This blurs water, clouds, fog and smoke on his photographs. The result is mysterious-looking shots.
• Google Images: Works by Michael Kenna
• Instagram: @michaelkennaphoto
• Website: michaelkenna.net

Annie Leibovitz (born 1949) - portrait photographer

Annie Leibovitz is one of the highest paid photographers of our time. It is popular worldwide for its captivating portraits of countless celebrities.

• Annie Leibovitz has photographed Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Patrick Stewart, Barack Obama, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Demi Moore and Whoopie Goldberg, among others.
• The American photographer became internationally known in 1981 for her intimate portrait of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The photo was taken in December 1980, a few hours before the singer was shot.
• A month later, in January 1981, the "Rolling Stone" released the photo as the cover of the magazine. The portrait of the musician couple has cult status today and is considered one of the best cover pictures of the past decades.
• Google Images: Works by Annie Leibovitz
• Facebook: Annie Leibovitz

Arnold Newman (1918-2006) - portrait photographer

The American Arnold Newman is one of the most important portrait photographers of the 20th century.

• Newman portrayed painters, musicians, architects, politicians, actors and writers.
• In front of his camera were: Pablo Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, Konrad Adenauer, John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller.
• Newman's works are characterized by his individual portrait style. The photographer made a point of capturing the individuality of his models.
• For this reason, he mostly not only photographed people alone. Rather, he included their works and environment in his recordings.
• Google Images: Works by Arnold Newman
• Website: Arnold Newman

Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) - street photographer

The French Henri Cartier-Bresson is one of the pioneers of street photography. He created some of the most famous black and white photographs of the last century.

• Cartier-Bresson photographed according to his philosophy of the "decisive moment". He wanted to press the shutter button at just the right moment and capture a certain scene.
• However, his pictures do not appear to be coincidental, on the contrary: the photographer is famous for his perfect composition.
• Cartier-Bresson has traveled to different countries for decades and documented important political events as a photojournalist.
• Google Images: works by Henri Cartier-Bresson
• Website: henricartierbresson.org

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