Yousuf Karsh
Yousuf Karsh is one of the most influential photographers to have lived, and his portrait style is still used to this day. Having photographed some of the world's most famous and influential people of his time, his work has stood out from the rest. Not only had Karsh photographed political leaders and stars in the media but he also photographed ordinary people. To sit and be one of his subjects was considered a true honor.
Karsh was born the twenty-third of December, 1908 in Mardin, Armenia, which is now Turkey. As a young kid, the Turkish had invaded his home land. A war that took its toll on the people of Armenia. Karsh describes this time in his biography, "Cruelty and torture were everywhere; nevertheless, life had to go on
…show more content…
Garo, a well-known portrait photographer in Boston.
Karsh had a certain style of portrait, he liked his portraits to show personality. His work revealed something about the person in the photograph, and he genuinely enjoyed to photograph these people. Ordinary people, and the people that have made a name for themselves through their accomplishments. His photographs used three techniques taught to him by Garo, light, shadow, and form.
While apprenticing under Garo, Karsh met some of Boston's most influential people. That was when Karsh made it his goal to capture greatness with his camera, and in 1931 he went back to Canada and opened a studio of his own in Ottawa, the nations capital, hoping to photograph the important people that lived, and visited that area. Before photoshoots, Karsh would do research on his well-known subjects to get know who they are and their accomplishments and be able to portray that in his work. Sadly, while Karsh was in Ottawa, his mentor and friend John F. Garo passed in 1939, the same year Karsh would marry his first wife, an actress named Solange Gauthier.
Karsh met his wife at a theater he had been invited to join, Ottawa Little Theater, it was there where he would learn the different techniques of lighting with artificial light, unlike
…show more content…
This sparked Karsh's interest because of the possibilities that came with it, working with natural light, by no means, was an easy task. It was in that theater where he also met Lord Duncannon, an actor and son of the Governer General and his wife, Lord and Lady Bessborough of Scotland. He had the pleasure of having them sit in his studio, but expresses his frustrations over the mistakes he made the first time around in his biography, "Lord Duncannon prevailed upon his parents to sit for me, and soon the Governor General, in full regalia with sword and decorations, accompanied by his elegantly gowned, statuesque French wife, was climbing the steps to my studio. In my eagerness and delight I became too excited. My mistakes in English frustrated me; I did not even focus the camera correctly; not surprisingly, this first photographic attempt was disastrous." (Karsh.org) Though he did get a second chance to photograph the pair and get it
It was not until a trip to Japan with her mother after her sophomore year of studying painting at the San Francisco Art Institute that Annie Leibovitz discovered her interest in taking photographs. In 1970 Leibovitz went to the founding editor of Rolling Stone, Jann Wenner, who was impressed by Leibovitz’s work. Leibovitz’s first assignment from Wenner was to shoot John Lennon. Leibovitz’s black-and-white portrait of Lennon was the cover of the January 21, 1971 issue. Ironically, Leibovitz would be the last person to capture her first celebrity subject. Two years later she made history by being named Rolling Stone’s first female chief photographer. Leibovitz’s intimate photographs of celebrities had a big part in defining the Rolling Stone look. In 1983 Leibovitz joined Vanity Fair and was made the magazine’s first contributing photographer. At Vanity Fair she became known for her intensely lit, staged, and alluring portraits of celebrities. With a broader range of subjects available at Vanity Fair, Leibovitz’s photographs for Vanity Fair ranged from presidents to literary icons to t...
Johnson, Brooks. Photography Speaks: 150 Photographers on their Art.” New York: Aperture Foundation Inc., 2004. Print.
During this time he photographed members of high society such as Mick Jagger, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn as well as members of the royal family including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. His work portrayed elegance and grace, which he achieved by creat...
While there he met the person who would later become his wife, Tabitha. Also while in college, King wrote up his first short story which was featured in Startling Mystery Stories magazine. He took part in the school government and would write short stories in the school newspaper. After finishing college, he was given a degree in english in 1970. In 1971 of January, King married Tabitha.
Throughout history different artists have practiced the art of portraiture. These are expressed in different ways due to the different time periods, history and cultural backgrounds. These artists ‘Frida Kahlo’ and ‘Pablo Picasso have shown the art of portraits as there know way.
Annie Leibovitz is one of the best portrait photographers in this modern age. Her works focus on varied subjects but hover more among celebrity portraits. Apart from these, her photographs depict visual stories that affect audience's emotions. The diversity and life of her photographs create visual artistic realms that touch the soul.
A picture is more than just a piece of time captured within a light-sensitive emulsion, it is an experience one has whose story is told through an enchanting image. I photograph the world in the ways I see it. Every curious angle, vibrant color, and abnormal subject makes me think, and want to spark someone else’s thought process. The photographs in this work were not chosen by me, but by the reactions each image received when looked at. If a photo was merely glanced at or given a casual compliment, then I didn’t feel it was strong enough a work, but if one was to stop somebody, and be studied in curiosity, or question, then the picture was right to be chosen.
Inspiration The world has many photographers that anyone can look at. You can call me an amateur or say I don’t really understand the art, but when I look at most of the pictures available, and I have looked at thousands lately, I don’t see anything different in the style of photography. I just saw the pictures. I see pictures of beautiful subjects and pictures of ugly subjects. I never really thought about the difference between being the photographer instead of the subject, until I saw Elliott Erwitt.
Yayoi Kusama's impact on contemporary art is profound and enduring, shaping the landscape with her innovative techniques and captivating imagery. Emerging from the avant-garde movements of 1960s New York City, Kusama quickly established herself as a pioneering force, challenging conventions and pushing artistic boundaries. This essay endeavors to explore the multifaceted aspects of Kusama's artistic journey, delving into her distinctive style, thematic preoccupations, and the universal resonance of her work. Through a comprehensive analysis of her contributions to the art world, we aim to uncover the enduring significance of Kusama's oeuvre and its continued relevance in today's cultural landscape. By examining select examples of her art and considering the factors that shape its enduring legacy, we seek to gain insight into why Kusama's
Masters. With his small hand camera he unobtrusively photographed people’s lives around the world. He was solely responsible for bridging the gap between photojournalism and art. He has published more than a dozen books of his work. The greatest museums in the world have shown his work.
Irving Penn has always strived for the best presentation of his work, he has become a master printer, revitalizing the platinum-palladium process as well as working with new techniques. The combination of innovative photography and meticulous printing has made Irving Penn one of the most significant photographers of the twentieth century.
“Some photographs are destined to be ruined or forgotten”. Some photographs are destined to be remembered and cherished. Such as his infamous portrait which almost did not make it.” (1946) Life Magazine. I am going to be analysing the historical story behind the photograph of Gandhi at his Spinning Wheel.
What is your research question? What is your hypothesis? How are these relevant to Criminal Justice today? How does committing crimes affect a person’s physical health and do different crimes affect physical health more or less? My hypothesis is, when a person commits a crime, they are adding more stress to their body thereby affecting their health in a negative way.
A Fashion photograph is not just there for you to look at and like or dislike and pass it through your memory. But it’s there to give you a storyline, a desire, an illusion and a fantasy. The image makes you want to buy what is being advertised to you.
"History of photography and photojournalism.." History of photography and photojournalism.. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. .