The most famous Russian photographers. The most famous photographs

The year of photography's origin is considered to be 1939. Since that time, photography techniques and the concept itself have changed radically. Regardless of when the photograph was taken, some of them have left an unforgettable mark on history. We present to your attention the most famous photographs.

National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry captured an Afghan girl in his famous photo. In 2002, the girl was found and her name became known - Sharbat Gula. In 1985, a photograph of a refugee girl appeared on the cover of National Geographic, after which it gained worldwide fame and became a symbol of the suffering of refugees around the world.

The photograph of the Legendary Fab Four was taken on August 8, 1969. The photo was created as the cover for the band's latest 12th album. And what’s interesting is that it took exactly 6 minutes for this shot. Impressionable fans saw in the photo many signs that confirmed the death of Paul Macartney. According to them, the photo shows a double of the musician, and Paul himself died. The photo composition itself is a symbolic presentation of the funeral. The closed strip of the musician, he walks barefoot and out of step with the other participants. Paul was left-handed and could not hold a cigarette in his right hand. Well, the cigarette itself is a sign of the nail in the coffin. But in reality the photograph symbolized only one death. The Beatles were in the process of breaking up. The 12th album is the last collaboration.

The photograph is called The Torment of Omaira. The girl, Omaira Sanchaz, was trapped by a concrete wall after the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano (Colombia) in 1895. For 3 days, rescuers tried to save the child. The photo was taken a few hours before her death.

The photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono became famous because it was taken a few hours before the murder of the musician. The photo became the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The photo belongs to the famous American photographer Annie Leibovitz, who has worked with Rolling Stone since 1970.

Mike Wells, UK. April 1980. Karamoja region, Uganda. A starving boy and a missionary.

For this photograph, photographer Kevin Carter was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. The photo is called “Famine in Sudan.” After the photograph was published in the New York Times Magazine on March 26, 1993, it became a symbol of Africa's tragedy. Probably everyone has a question: what happened to the girl next? Why didn't they help her? HER fate is unknown. Kevin Carter didn't help the dying girl. In 1994, the author of the photo committed suicide.

"Rhine II" by Andreas Gursky. The photo was taken in 1999. The photo shows the Rhine between the dams under an overcast sky. An interesting fact is that the photo was taken using Photoshop. Gursky deleted
power plant, port facilities and a passerby walking his dog. At the Christie's auction in New York, $4,338,500 was paid for the photograph. This is the most expensive photograph in history.

Albert Einstein with his tongue hanging out. The reason for this action of the scientist was his attitude towards annoying journalists and photographers. The photo was taken at the celebration of the scientist’s 72nd birthday in 1951. Photography is a kind of symbol and calling card of Albert Einstein, capable of joking and joy.

Switzerland. The photo shows the consequences of freezing rain. If you do not take into account how much destruction this rain brought, this phenomenon is of extraordinary beauty.

The legendary photo “Lunch on a Skyscraper.” At a skyscraper construction site, eleven workers are having lunch at an altitude of 200 meters. None of them express even an ounce of concern. In early publications the photographer's name was not indicated. But some experts claim that the author of the work is Lewis Hine. His portfolio includes many photographs of the construction of Rockefeller Center.

This amazing photo was taken in 1948 without the use of Photoshop or technology. It is customary to call it Dali and cats. Photographer Phillip Halsman was Dalí's friend for 30 years.

The photograph is the most circulated photograph in history. The creator of the masterpiece is Alberto Korda. The photo with Che Guevara has turned into a kind of brand. The image of the Cuban revolutionary can be found on all kinds of objects: clothes, dishes, badges, etc.

November 25, 1963 President John F. Kennedy's funeral and his son's birthday. In the photo, John Kennedy Jr. salutes his father's coffin.

Dolly the sheep is the world's first successfully cloned mammal. Dolly was born on July 5, 1996 as a result of an experiment by Ian Wilmut and Keith Campbell. Her life lasted 6.5 years. In 2003, Dolly was euthanized and her stuffed animal is on display at the Royal Scottish Museum.

A boy with a grenade in his hand. The work of photographer Diane Arbus. Pictured is the son of tennis player Sidney Wood, Colin Wood. In his right hand the boy holds a toy grenade. It seems that the child is terribly scared, but in fact the photo did not work for a long time and the boy shouted in hysterics, “Take it already!” An unknown collector paid $408,000 for the photo in 2005.

An old man and a dog met after a tornado in the USA in March 2012.

A Sudan People's Liberation Army soldier at a rehearsal for the Independence Day parade. Powerful photo.

1. Newspaper Headlines on Armistice Day November 8, 1918 Washington, DC, USA Jubilant Americans in Washington, D.C., show newspaper headlines which announce the surrender of Germany, ending World War I, November 8, 1918. Washington, DC, USA

2. Albert Einstein sticks out his tongue Albert Einstein sticks out his tongue when asked by photographers to smile on the occasion of his 72nd birthday on March 14, 1951. Princeton, New Jersey, USA

3. Tolstoy in the Year of His Death, 1910, Jasnaja Poljana, Russian empire

4. Boy in Animated Pose Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

5. Children Making Faces -

6. Jimi Hendrix Wearing Necklaces and Satin Shirt 1967 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

7. The Doors on Lifeguard Tower December 1969 The band The Doors stands on the stairs of a lifeguard tower during a 1969 photo shoot. Members are, from bottom to top, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger, and John Densmore. Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA

8. Groom Writing Love Note in Sand -

9. Mobutu and Ali Talking Original Caption: Zaire President Joseph Mobuto (right) shows his elaborate walking stick to heavyweight challenger Muhammed Ali during a stroll around the gardens of the presidential palace here Oct. 28th. Ali seeks to regain the heavyweight title in bout against George Foreman here Oct. 30th. Photographer: Ron Kuntz Date Photographed: October 28, 1974 Kinshasa, Zaire

10. Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt at Yalta Conference February 9, 1945 On the grounds of Livadio Palace during the Yalta Conference, Soviet Premier Stalin is seated with Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt. Standing behind are Lord Leathers, Anthony Eden, Edward Stettinius, Alexander Adogan, V.M. Molotov, and Averill Harriman. Yalta, USSR

11. New York City at Night December 6, 1957 Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

12. Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon ca. 1973

13. Vietnamese Mother and Children Flee Village Bombing September 7, 1965 In this Pulitzer Prize winning photo, A Vietnamese mother and her children wade across a river, fleeing a bombing raid on Qui Nhon by United States aircraft. The raid was organized to knock out Viet Cong snipers in the village who were firing on United States Marines. Women and children were warned to leave the village before the bombs began to fall. September 7, 1965 Qui Nhon, South Vietnam

14. Daredevils Playing Tennis on a Biplane October 25, 1925 Original caption: Gladys Roy, who gets her fun out of doing unusual things with airplanes, also likes to play tennis. Ivan Unger (member of the "Flying Black Hats") is her opponent. Frank Tomac is the pilot who keeps the plane at 3,000 feet. The only problem with this match is trying to retrieve a ball after it has bounced off the wing of the plane and plunged a few thousand feet. Above Los Angeles, California, USA

15. Midtown New York, 1945 Photographer: Brett Weston Date Photographed: 1945 Location Information: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

16. Repairman on Face of Abraham Lincoln from Mount Rushmore Memorial by Gutzon Borglum June 9, 1962

18. James Dean in Motion Picture Giant September 1956 American actor James Dean reclines in the back of a car in the 1956 motion picture Giant, in which he plays petroleum worker Jett Rink. Edna, Texas, USA

19. Charlie Chaplin in Modern Times, 1936 Silent film comedian Charlie Chaplin exagerates movements and actions sitting on gears in the motion picture Modern Times in 1936.

20. Kennedy Family with John Jr. Saluting His Father's Casket Nov. 25, 1963

21. Acrobats Performing on the Empire State Building Acrobats Jarley Smith (top), Jewell Waddek (left), and Jimmy Kerrigan(right) perform a delicate balancing act on a ledge of the Empire State Building in New York City. August 21, 1934 Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

22. Nixon Meets with Mao Original caption: 2/21/1972-Peking, China- President Richard M. Nixon (2nd from R) confers with Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Tse-tung (C). Others at the historic meeting included (L-R): Premier Chou En-lai; interpreter Tang Wen-sheng; andDr. Henry A. Kissinger, Nixon's national security adviser. February 21, 1972

23. Bomber Rammed Into Empire State Building A view of the hole rammed into the 78th and 79th stories of the Empire State Building by a U.S. Army Bomber flying in the fog. Part of the wreckage hangs from the 78th story, New York, New York, July 28, 1945. Empire State Building, New York, New York, USA

24. Immigrants on Stern of S. S. Bremen Ocean Liner Immigrants lean over the stern railing on the S. S. Bremen. August 1, 1923 Probably Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

25. Crowds on Wall Street 1929 Panicked stock traders crowd the sidewalks outside the New York Stock Exchange on the day of the market crash. 1929

26. President Roosevelt at Camp Shelby October 1942 Forrest County, Mississippi, USA

27. Immigrants Looking at New York Skyline An immigrant family looks out over the New York skyline as they arrive in the USA from Germany aboard the S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam. ca. 1930s Lower Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

28. Louis Armstrong Performing with his Band -

29. Emmett Kelly as Weary Willie Emmett Kelly as Weary Willie, the sad hobo clown character he made famous. ca. 1930s-1950s

30. Hindenburg Explosion The German airship explodes on its landing approach to the Lakehurst Naval Air Station. Thirty-six of the 97 people aboard were killed. May 6, 1937 Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA

31. Miles Davis and Paul Chambers Performing at Randall's Island Jazz Festival August 1960 Miles Davis sweating as he plays trumpet at the Randall's Island Jazz Festival in New York. August 1960 Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

32. The Rolling Stones Lead singer Mick Jagger and the musicians of the Rolling Stones perform on the "Ed Sullivan Show." July 10, 1966

33. Army Medic With Wounded Comrade An US Army medic tries to help a wounded soldier in Vietnam. March 30, 1966 Vietnam

35. Soldiers at Civil Rights Protest U.S. National Guard troops block off Beale Street as Civil Rights marchers wearing placards reading, "I AM A MAN" pass by on March 29, 1968. It was the third consecutive march held by the group in as many days. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., who had left town after the first march, would soon return and be assassinated. Memphis, Tennessee, USA

36. Vanessa Redgrave and Daughters Vanessa Redgrave and her two daughters, Natasha Richardson (right) and Joely Richardson, both of whom have followed in her footsteps as actresses, resting in the Stockholm Airport. August 21, 1968 Arlanda Airport, Stockholm, Sweden

37. Elvis Presley Performing in Comeback Special Elvis Presley's landmark TV special was taped in June 1968 and aired December 3, 1968, on NBC.

38. Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman in Midnight Cowboy Original Caption: 12/28/1968-Hoffman and the "Midnight Cowboy" Jon Voight cross New York"s Willis Avenue Bridge in a scene from the film, the story of two men who discover friendship.

39. Woman Hides in Fear of Sniper A woman cowers in fear behind a statue while a man lies wounded a few feet away, victim of sniper Charles Whitman. Whitman killed a dozen people firing a rifle from the observation deck of the University of Texas Tower in Austin. August 1, 1966 Austin, Texas, USA

40. Cassius Clay At Army Induction Original caption: 04/28/67-Houston: Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay waves at fans as he arrives at Army Induction Center where he is scheduled to be inducted into the Army. Clay has said he will refuse induction thereby leaving himself open to criminal prosecution. April 28, 1967

41. Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda in Easy Rider Original Caption: Dennis Hopper (with mustache) and Peter Fonda in scene from the movie: "Easy Rider." June 30, 1969.

42. Astronaut Walking Near the Lunar Module -

43. Burned Apartment Building in Harlem A boy walks past the damaged apartment house where he used to live. Residents trying to keep warm in winter accidentally set the structure on fire. January 28, 1970. Harlem, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

44. Refugees From The Besieged Quang Tri Original Caption: HIGHWAY ONE, SOUTH VIETNAM: Carrying their possessions, and in some cases, their children, refugees from the besieged Quang Tri province in South Vietnam walk along Highway 1 toward Hue City April 3rd. Communist troops outflanked Vietnamese defense lines and captured a key outpost 18 miles west of Hue April 4th.

45. Michael Jackson and The Jackson Five The Jackson Five singing group includes; (foreground) Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson (behind Michael), (background, from left) Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, and Tito Jackson. January 1, 1970

46. ​​Baby David Plays In His Plastic Bubble David, born with immune deficiency syndrome, plays in the enclosed plastic environment in which he must live to survive. Doctors at the Texas Children's Hospital search for a way to stimulate his natural immunity so he can leave his germ-free environment. June 10, 1973 Houston, Texas, USA

47. Damage from Big Thompson River Flash Flood Original caption: Loveland, CO: A rescue worker scans the flood swollen Big Thompson River for possible flood victims where Highway #34 ends in the Big Thompson Canyon here 8/2. A flash flood killed 72 persons. 8/22/1976 Loveland, Colorado, USA

48. Mick Jagger and Divine Mick Jagger looks over at Divine, an actor performing as a female in the 1976 off-Broadway production Women Behind Bars. They are attending Andy Warhol's pre-opening party on October 14, 1976 at Manhattan's Copacabana nightclub. Manhattan, New York, New York, USA. October 14, 1976

49. Prop from Italian Monster Movie Visitors to a film set in Rome look over the title character from the movie Yeti, Giant of the 20th Century. Italy, 1977. July 12, 1977. Rome, Italy

50. Elvis in Concert Elvis Presley strikes a pose during a 1977 concert, filmed for a television special, wearing one of his trademark jeweled white jumpsuits. 1977

51. Concorde On First Takeoff From New York The Concorde supersonic transport lifts off the runway at JFK International Airport. Its first test flights remained well below the threshold of acceptable noise levels. October 20, 1977. John F. Kennedy International Airport, Long Island, New York, USA

52. Youth Carry Flags Past Burning Tank Original caption: Prague: Czechoslovaks, who began the year 1968 in an intoxicating mood of idealism and optimism rare in a Communist nation, are ending it in a black mood of despair inflicted by the "realities" of life under the Kremlin's shadow. Here, defiant young Czechs carry nation's flag past burning soviet tank outside Radio Prague Aug. 21st., shortly after a Russian-led Warsaw pact force invaded the country. 12/21/1968

53. Fire and Police Forces Training for Air Raids Policemen and firefighters from New Jersey train with gas masks during a practice fire. They are training to fight fires caused by possible Axis air raids. Kearny, New Jersey, USA

54. Men Perched Inside Huge Motor Original caption: 8/13/1928: Here is one of the two huge motors built by the General Electric Company to be used to propel the S.S. Virginia, the worlds largest electric passenger ship, to be launched on August 18th at Newport News, VA. Posed with the motor are student engineers who assisted in testing the motor at the factory in Schenectady, N.Y. (B NY E) August 13, 1928 Schenectady, New York, USA

55. Khrushchev Addressing the United Nations General Assembly Soviet Premier Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev pounds his fist against the podium while addressing the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan. The Soviet Premier is calling for the resignation of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold. Khrushchev is angry by the way the UN forces have intervened in the recent trouble in the former Belgian Congo. September 23, 1960 Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

56. Rocky Marciano Defeats Jersey Joe Walcott Original Caption: 9/24/52-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: INP photographer Herb Scharfman was as precisely "on the button" as was the challenger when Rocky Marciano drove his rght mercilessly to the jaw of champion Joe Walcott to knock him from his throne in the 13th round of last night's title fight at Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium. A cloudy spray of water and perspiration makes a partial halo around the head of the champion who was "ex" eleven seconds later. Note the "mouse" under Marciano's left eye. Ph: Herb Scharfma. September 23, 1952

57. The Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall Original Caption: The Rockettes, chorus at Radio City Music Hall. November 17, 1937 Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

58. Cancer Victim Terry Fox on His Cross Canada Run Terry Fox, age 22, is running coast-to-coast across Canada on an artificial limb, after losing his right leg to cancer three years ago, in an effort to raise money to fight the killer disease. August 8, 1980 Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

59. Agents Tend To Presidential Secretary Brady Original Caption: 3/30/81-Washington, DC: Agents tend to Presidential Press Secy James Brady on the ground at right and a policeman (left) who were wounded 3/30 in an assassination attempt on President Reagan. The assassin is being held by police and agents in background (right). Ph: Don Rypk. March 30, 1981 Washington, DC, USA

60. President-Elect Ronald Reagan And Wife Original Caption: 12/23/80-Washington: And they"re going to live there. President-elect Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, wave goodbye after touring the private residence of the White House December 13. They were heading back to California. Rosalynn Carter said December 15 that Nancy Reagan had telephoned her to deny ever saying that she wanted the Carters to move out of the White House early. Ph: Ron Edmond

61. American Soldiers on the Western Front Original Caption: Action photograph along the western front of men in the 23rd infantry of the second division firing a 37-mm gun at German position in France during World War I. April 3, 1918

62. Pope Jon Paul II Assisted By Aides After Shooting Original Caption: 5/14/81-Vatican City: Blood on his hands, Pope John Paul II is assisted by aides moments after he was shot while riding in his open car in St. Peter's Square May 13. Nehmet Ali Agca, the man named as the assailant who shot the oope, threatened to kill him after he escaped from prison in 1979, authorities said May 13. Ph: Vatican pool

63. Mother Teresa Releasing Peace Dove Mother Teresa and Robert Morgan, on behalf of Youth Corps, release a dove as a symbol for peace in front of 20,000 people at Varsity Stadium. June 27, 1982 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

64. Salvaging Tail of Crashed Plane A crane lifts the tail section of an Air Florida jet that crashed into the Potomac River after take off from Washington D.C. January 18, 1982

65. Machine Spraying Grapevines With Sulfur A VL 105 sprayer dusts grapevines with sulfur to prevent mildew. The machine also waters and fertilizes crops, covering about an acre an hour. California. August 27, 1982 Sonoma, California, USA

66. Overview of Spillway at Itaipu Dam Waters of the Parana River rush down the spillway of the newly-opened Itaipu Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric dam. Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil, November 4, 1982

67. Nikita Khrushchev Greeting Fidel Castro Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev embraces Cuban President Fidel Castro prior to a dinner at the Soviet legislation building in New York City. September 23, 1960.

68. President Kennedy at the Pre-Inaugural Gala President-elect John F. Kennedy stands with wife Jackie and smiles at the applause given to him at the pre-Inaugural gala. Also on the podium is Patricia Lawford, Kennedy's sister, and Matt McClosky, treasurer of the Democratic Party. January 19, 1961 Washington, DC, USA

69. President Kennedy Delivering Inauguration Speech President Kennedy delivers his inauguration speech on January 20, 1961.

70. Jazz Trumpeter Louis Armstrong Playing for His Wife in Giza American jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong plays the trumpet while his wife sits listening, with the Sphinx and one of the pyramids behind her, during a visit to the pyramids at Giza. January 28, 1961 Giza, United Arab Republic of Egypt

71. President Kennedy And Premier Khrushchev President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev leave the Soviet Embassy, ​​where they met on June 4, 1961 Soviet Embassy, ​​Vienna, Austria

72. View of Joseph Kennedy's Estate Original caption: 12/19/1961-Palm Beach, FL: Air view of the Joseph P. Kennedy home on Palm Beach. The presidents father was stricken on a Palm Beach golf course 12/19 and rushed to a hospital in West Palm Beach. December 19, 1961 Palm Beach, Florida, USA

73. John Glenn Climbing into Space Capsule Astronaut John Glenn pulls himself up into a Mercury Space Capsule to take his three-curcuit orbital flight into space. January 20, 1962 Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA

74. Dance Scene From West Side Story Original Caption: 4/22/1961-Russ Tamblyn (Center, foreground) and members of his "Jets" form a moving, swaying wall to taunt three trapped Puerto Rican Boys (l). The Puerto Ricans are members of the rival gang, "The Sharks. This is one of the dances filmed on the sidewalks of New York City"s West Side

75. Yuri Gagarin Riding a Bus to Spaceship Soviet pilot Yuri Gagarin on his way to become the first man to orbit the Earth in the Soviet rocket Vostok 1. April 12, 1961 Moscow, Russia

76. Bobby Hull Smiling with Puck Original Caption: 3/25/1962- New York, NY: His 50th goal of the season. Chicago Black Hawks ace forward, Bobby Hull, holds up the puck he slammed past Ranger goalie Lorne Worsley during their game here 3.25 to score his 50th goal of the season. Hull thereby became the third man in the history of the National Hockey League to score that many goals in a single season. It was the only score the Black hawks made in the game as the New Yorkers downed them. Hull's teeth are noticeably missing as he smiles broadly in this picture. Manhattan, New York, New York, USA

77. Khrushchev and Castro Shaking Hands Premiers Nikita Khrushchev of the Soviet Union and Fidel Castro of Cuba shake hands and start to embrace in Moscow. Castro made a state visit to the Soviet Union in 1963. May 23, 1963 Moscow, USSR

78. The Beatles Seated on a Bench, 1963 The Beatles in matching outfits sitting on a bench. From left to right: John Lennon, 23, George Harrison, 20, Paul McCartney, 21, and Ringo Starr, 23. November 2, 1963

79. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor Original Caption: 12/23/1963-Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Welsh actor Richard Burton and actress Elizabeth Taylor appear to be pondering how soon they can become man and wife as they rest chins on hands outside the Casa Kimberly where they are staying, here December 22nd. Burton said December 23rd that he will not be able to marry Miss Taylor before January 16th,
1964 because her divorce from singer Eddie Fisher "will not go through before then." He is scheduled to begin rehearsals for his role in "Hamlet" in Toronto January 29th. December 23, 1963

80. Lee Harvey Oswald in Custody Texas Rangers escort accused Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald into a Dallas police facility. November 22, 1963 Dallas, Texas, USA

81. The Rolling Stones A portrait of The Rolling Stones, arm-in-arm, at the airport in London, England. May 29, 1964 London, England, UK

82. 12-Year-Old Cassius Clay At 12-years old Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) shows his best pugilist stance. 1954 USA

83. Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe Kiss Original Caption: 1954- Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe kiss at wedding. Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe kiss following their marriage ceremony in a judge's chambers in San Francisco, California. January 14, 1954 San Francisco, California, USA

84. Audie Murphy in To Hell and Back Original Caption: 1955- Hollywood, CA: Audie Murphy, the most decorated war hero in the history of the United States reenacts some of his experiences in the European Theater of WWII in this scene from the upcoming movie "To Hell And Back." Here Audie is shown in action. Audie was a small, freckled face kid from Texas who served 390 days in the front lines in Anzio, Sicily, France, the Rhine, the Colmar pocket, Nuremberg and Salzberg. He received 24 decorations in all including the Congressional Medal Of Honor. January 1, 1954 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

85. Segregated Bus in Texas Despite a court ruling on desegregating buses, white and blacks continue to be divided by their own choice. April 25, 1956 Dallas, Texas, USA

86. Kennedys at The Stork Club Original Caption: 5/8/1955-New York: Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy at the Stork Club. Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

87. Elvis Presley is Sworn In Elvis Presley is sworn into the army here March 24th by Maj. Elbert P. Turner (foreground, back to camera). The 23-year old Rock "N" Roll singing star said he was "dreading the haircut I"ll get tomorrow," but hopes to be treated "no different than the other boys in the army." Memphis, Tennessee, USA

88. Political Activist Mahatma Gandhi Original caption: Gandhi Released from Prison. Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian Nationalist leader was released from the Yeroda Goal near Poona, after being in prison for 8 1/2 months. After his release he traveled direct to Bombay when he was accorded a great welcome from thousands of his followers, who had waited many hours to welcome the return of their leader. Photo shows: The first picture to be received in London, showing Mahatma Gandhi, newly released from prison, acknowledging the cheers of his followers on his arrival in Bombay. February 14, 1931 Bombay, India

89. Man Burning Picture Of Lenin Original caption: 11/5/1956-Budapest, Hungarian: Holding up a flaming picture of Lenin, this Hungarian plainly shows what he thinks of Communism. This picture belonged to a Soviet propaganda bookstore in Budapest which was stormed by angry crowds. They threw the contents of the store on the street to be destroyed. BPA 2#4136. November 5, 1956

90. Uprising Leader Addressing Crowd Original caption: 11/6/1956-Budapest, Hungary: Standing by a Hungarian Nationalist flag, one of the leaders of the uprising against Soviet domination addresses a crowd there after winning a brief interlude of freedom. But on November 6, the Red Army apparently had stamped out the last resistance in the revolt-torn country. Eyewitnesses reported that freedom fighters were being hung from bridges over the Danube, or else were being shot on sight. Complete Caption in Envelope BPA 2 #4013

91. Fidel Castro Waving Revolutionary leader Fidel Castro waves to a cheering crowd upon his arrival in Havana, Cuba, after dictator Fulgencio Batista fled the island. January 1, 1959 Havana, Cuba

92. The Chariot Race from Ben Hur Original caption: 10/22/1958-Rome, Italy: This chariot race--a scene from out of the pages of history--is being run on the same road where some ancient Roman races probably were held. Driving the chariot at left is actor Charlton Heston, and at right is actor Stephen Boyd. It is one of the scenes in the new film version of "Ben Hur," which is being shot on location in Rome, Italy. The chariot race sequence took three months to film.

93. Street Covered With Ticker Tape; V-E Day Original Caption: 5/8/1945-New York, NY: Ticker tape covering the ground on V-E Day

94. Aboriginal Photographing Fellow Tribesman An Australian Aboriginal man photographs a fellow member of his tribe on the Palm Islands off Northern Queensland. March 18, 1929 Queensland, Australia

95. Lex Barker and Cheeta on Bench Original caption: 11/6/1950- Actor Lex Barker, wearing his "Tarzan" loin-cloth, sits on a bench with his film co-star, Cheeta. November 6, 1950

96. Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Original Caption: 2/23/1959-Hollywood, CA- Actress Elizabeth Taylor is shown in a scene from the picture "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."

97. Policemen Inspecting a Crime Scene Original caption: Death Watch. New York, New York: This was the grim scene outside an amusement arcade in downtown Brooklyn after Tony LaVanchino, 17, (covered body), had been shot to death in a teen gang feud. His friend John Lombardi, 17, wounded in the hand, turns his face away from the police surrounded body. Four youths were captured: among them Carl Cintron is allegedly to have fired the shots. February 24, 1959 Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA

99. Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin At age 27, Russian Air Force Major Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, on April 12, 1961. Gagarin was orbited around the earth and returned safely

100. President Kennedy at News Conference President John F. Kennedy answers questions at a press conference about the attempted invasion of Cuba. April 21, 1961 Washington, DC, USA

101. Laika, Russian Astro Dog Laika, the Russian space dog, rests comfortably inside the Soviet satellite Sputnik II in preparation of becoming the first living creature to orbit the earth. 1957

102. Atlas-F Missile Launch Original caption: A Strategic Air Command Atlas ICBM lifts from its launch pad in SAC's continuous missile testing and evaluation program. Once an unwanted piece of wasteland, this Air Force base is now the west's proving ground for push button missile weapons. ca. 1963 California, USA

103. The Three Stooges Holding Bowler Hats Original caption: Hollywood: It"s not every movie star who has his teeth extracted by getting hit in the face with a shovel, but then Moe Howard is not every movie star. In fact, he" s hardly any movie star at all. Without Curly Joe De Rita, (L), and Larry Fine (R), who comprise the other two thirds of the Three Stooges, he might find a more accepted means of having his bridgework rearranged. The "Stooges" just completed their 204th movie, a full-length feature with the title of The Three Stooges Go Round The World in a Daze. June 14, 1963 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

105. Salvador Dali Wearing Jacket Covered in Glasses Original Caption: Eccentric artist Salvador Dali literally means what he says by, "the drinks are on me!" At a press party held in Paris, the well-known artist wore a dinner jacket he created with a multitude of cocktail glasses attached to it. Holding a short supply of straws, Dali also carried a microscope, not as a prop but to demonstrate his new phase in art...three-dimensional painting on canvas. May 16, 1964 Paris, France

106. General Eisenhower Conferring with Bernard Montgomery Original caption: General Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) shows the strain of his command in his expression as he and Britain"s Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery (right), his deputy commander, confer on invasion plans of Normandy. General Eisenhower had the agonizing task of deciding when to invade Europe. June 1944 England, UK

107. Ringo Starr Giving Thumbs Up Drummer Ringo Starr of The Beatles giving a "thumbs up" sign before leaving Heathrow Airport to rejoin his band currently touring Australia. The 23-year-old Ringo left the hospital after being bedridden for eight days with tonsillitis and pharyngitis. June 12, 1964 London, England, UK

108. The Beatles and Princess Margaret Original caption: London: Girl: Lady Snowdon, formerly Mrs. Margaret Armstrong Jones. Boys: Messrs. Starr, McCartney, Lennon and Harrison. Scene: A London cine,a for the premier of the new Beatles film A Hard Day's Night. Which, in case you hadn't realized boils down to the fact that Princess Margaret is a Beatle fan. She was guest of honor at the film, P.S. don"t ask us who had the haircut first, the Princess or the Beatles? July 6, 1964

109. Replica of Mayflower Sailing Original Caption: Sailing the seas near Plymouth, Massachusetts, is the replica Pilgrim ship, Mayflower II. The vessel recreates the famous voyage of 1620 with historical flavor and authenticity. March 9, 1968

110. Tanks on Allied Territory in Khe Sanh U.S. Marines tank crews watch results of American air support from inside the allied base on March 1st, just below the DMZ. U.S. Leathernecks later laid down murderous fire across the barbed wire perimeter, repulsing one of several North Vietnamese thrusts against the strong point. Photographer: Dave Powell. ca. March 1968 Khe Sanh, South Vietnam

111. Salvador Dali Dali sails aboard the S.S. United States, the world's fastest liner, for Europe where he will spend the summer season. April 17, 1967 New York, New York, USA

112. Brigitte Bardot December 21, 1968

113 Faye Dunaway and Jack Nicholson in Chinatown Original caption: 12/1974-Faye Dunaway and Jack Nicholson are shown in a scene from the movie "Chinatown." December 1974

114. Astronaut Walking on the Moon During Apollo 12 Mission Original caption: Taking a Walk on the Moon. The Moon: One of the Apollo 12 astronauts is photographed with tools and carrier for lunar hand tools during moonwalk activities. Several footprints made by the astronauts can be seen in the foreground. The photo was made by the astronauts and released by NASA Nov. November 27, 1969

115. Karl Wallenda Walking Tight Wire Original caption: Starting from the right field roof, high wire artist Karl Wallenda makes his way across the 600-foot tight wire 150 feet above Busch Memorial Stadium while 23,500 Shrine circus patrons watch, 6/18. This is the first time the 67-year-old artist accomplished such a feat before a circus audience. His journey highlighted the opening of the 29th annual presentation of the benefit Moolah Shrine Circus. June 19, 1971 St. Louis, Missouri, USA

116. Indian Troops Advancing Original Caption: On the Move. Puklean Kheri, West Pakistan: Indian soldiers advance along road 10 miles inside West Pakistan and 35 miles northwest of Jammu, Kashmir, Dec. 9th. A military spoken in New Delhi said, Dec. 13th, Indian paratroopers smashed through the outer defenses of Dacca and reached a point six miles from the heart of the city. December 13, 1971 Puklean Kheri, West Pakistan

Today we will analyze photographs that were taken by recognized masters of photography. 10 great photographers. 10 famous photographs.

Philippe Halsman and his "Dali Atomicus", 1948

A brilliant artist must have a brilliant portrait. Perhaps Halsman was motivated by this. Perhaps he was inspired by that time by Dali’s unfinished work Leda Atomica, which can be seen in the photo, perhaps he wanted to transfer surrealism into photography... In any case, he needed a studio, additional sources of artificial light, several assistants who splashed water from buckets, calmed down cats between takes and held chairs in the air, 6 hours of work, 28 takes and, of course, Salvador Dali himself.

"Dali Atomicus", Philippe Halsman, 1948

Advice: Don't be afraid to do a large number of takes - one of them will definitely turn out to be successful.

Irving Penn and his "Girl in Bed", 1949

Despite the apparent simplicity of this photograph at first glance, it is mesmerizing. Is not it? Yes, perhaps, the entire work of this brilliant photographer can be described in his own words: “If I look at any object for some time, the spectacle fascinates me. This is the photographer’s curse.” And he knew how to convey this fascination with the subject of photography like no one else. Natural light from the window, a model, the contemplative position of the author - and, in this case, the masterpiece is ready.

"Girl in Bed", Irving Penn, 1949

Advice:: To photograph someone or something beautifully, you need to fall in love with the subject.

Richard Avedon and his "Judy", 1948

Almost all of Richard Avedon's photographs show bright but fleeting moments that we usually don't pay much attention to. But sometimes it’s moments like these that can open a person’s soul.

"Judy", Richard Avedon, 1963

Advice: If you want to become a good photographer, try yourself in different genres - this will help you find your niche in photography.

Ansel Adams and his Tetons and Snake River, 1942

When talking about great photographers and their works, we cannot ignore the creator of the zone exposure system and the famous author of books on photography, Ansel Adams. Let's take a look at one of his works: The Tetons and the Snake River.

In addition to the interesting composition, you can see how skillfully Adams uses his system for choosing the ideal exposure for a photo. If you look closely, you can see each of the 10 zones ranging from pitch black to white.

The Tetons and the Snake River, Ansel Easton Adams, 1942

Advice: Even when working with a digital camera, do not ignore traditional recommendations. You can't always rely on automatic exposure.

Henry Cartier-Bresson

Naturally, this post simply could not be complete without Henry Cartier-Bresson. The legendary photo reporter, creator of the Magnum Photos agency, said: “I don’t like organizing and managing events. It's horrible. We can't imitate real life. I adore the truth and shoot only the truth.” We can think about Bresson's photography endlessly, but it is even more useful to read his books "The Decisive moment" and "Imaginary reality" in English edition.

Advice: If you wait for the right moment, don’t miss it!

Alfred Eisenstadt and his "Victory Day in Times Square"

Alfred Eisenstadt became famous thanks to the photo of a sailor kissing his girlfriend. One photo taken at a turning point made him a real star. And it doesn’t matter that the photo is blurry. The photographer did a wonderful job of capturing the atmosphere.

"V-J Day in Times Square", Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1945

Advice: Always carry your camera with you.

Ernst Haas

Ernst Haas is a pioneer of digital photography. His famous quotes:

• Photography is an expression of your ideas and feelings. If the high has no place in your soul, you will never notice them in the outside world.
• Beauty speaks for itself. When the process reaches its peak, I take a photo.
• I don't take pictures of new interesting objects. I try to find something new in familiar things.
• When photography appeared, a new language was born. Now we can talk about reality in the language of reality.
• The type of camera you have doesn't matter. Any camera can capture what you see. But you must see.
• It's just you and your camera. All rules and restrictions are in your head.
• Tell me what you see and I will tell you who you are.

Ernst Haas. Kyushu Island, Japan, 1981

Advice: beauty is everywhere. Find and feel it.

Yusuf Karsh and his portrait of Winston Churchill

Yusuf Karsh is a renowned Canadian photographer known for his portraits of prominent political figures. The story behind this photo is unusual. After a speech in the lower house of parliament, the British prime minister entered the meeting room and saw the photo equipment. He allowed just one photo to be taken and lit a cigar. It is not known exactly why the photographer approached Churchill and took the cigar out of his mouth, but that is exactly what Karsh did. He returned to his camera and took a photo.

The photo shows all the skills of Yusuf Karsh. He was able to create the impression of depth and space with the help of light, perfect pose and gesture. The result is a dramatic, captivating portrait that vividly reveals the inner strength of the British prime minister.

Portrait of Winston Churchill, Yusuf Karsh, 1941

Advice: don't be afraid to provoke your models to show themselves. You can see what is hidden from everyone.

Guyon Mili

Guyon became a popular photographer thanks to his unique mixture of “algebra and harmony” in his photographs and the effect of a frozen moment. Perhaps light paintings gained popularity precisely because of Mili. Guyon practiced in different areas, constantly experimenting. However, one thing remained the same. His ability to capture the grace and drama of the moment.

"Pablo Picasso masters light painting." Guyon Mili, 1949

Advice: Don't forget that photography is more than just an attractive drawing. Experiment with focus, exposure and shutter speed.

William Smith

We decided to mention this press photographer at the end of the article for a reason. His words should become the slogan of anyone who wants to become a good photographer: “Photography has no end. Just as I reach the highest point of mastery, an even higher peak appears in the distance. And I'm on the road again."

William Smith "Doctor Ceriani with a wounded child", 1948

Advice: never stop achieving your goals. Shoot not with your camera, but with your soul.

Always analyze the works of famous world photographers in as much detail as possible. Absorb their experiences and notice what expressions they use. One day you will notice how this knowledge is absorbed into your own photographs and becomes the quality of your work.

In the modern world, photography is a popular and very widespread branch of art, which continues to actively develop and delight with new discoveries and creations. It seems like, why is there so much enthusiasm around ordinary photography? Can it be compared with a painting into which the artist invests a large amount of time, soul and effort?

But not everything is so simple, talented photographic works can hardly be called “simple”; in order for the frame to come out truly mesmerizing, the master must be a true connoisseur of the moment, be able to catch beauty where it remains invisible to an ordinary person, and then present it so that it becomes accessible to the general public. to the masses. Isn't this art?

Today we will talk about the most talented and famous fashion photographers who managed to turn the usual world of photography upside down, introduce something new, and also gain recognition from the whole world.

These people collaborate with the most famous glossy publications in the world, they created the most famous advertising campaigns of the leading companies of our time, and the most famous and wealthy people on the planet strive to get to their shoots. Isn't this enough to arouse everyone's admiration?

1. Annie Leibnovitz

Our top 10 opens with one of the highest paid and sought-after professionals in her field, Annie Leibovitz. Each of her works is a recognized work of art that evokes admiration even among the most ignorant viewers.

Although Annie is a master of portrait photography, she excels in many other genres. Music stars, famous actors, models, as well as members of her family visited her lens, and everyone who was there became a part of something perfect and extraordinary.

Among them are Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Jackson, George Clooney, Uma Thurman, Natalia Vodianova, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp and many others.

1. Patrick Demarchelier

One of the most famous and sought-after French photographers, who began shooting back in the 80s and quickly managed to achieve success. Very soon his photographs began to appear in Glamor, Elle, and a little later in Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.

Being in his lens is the dream of any model, and iconic fashion houses from all over the world fought for the right to get a meter to shoot the next advertising campaign. At one time he was the personal photographer of Princess Diana, photographed the very young Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, and more than once worked with Madonna, Scarlett Johansson and other stars of modern Hollywood.

1. Mario Testino

One of the most famous British photographers, winner of many prestigious awards. An interesting fact is that Mario became a photographer, basically, by accident, his family was far from the world of art, and the path that he had to go through to achieve success turned out to be very thorny. But it was worth it!

Today, Testino's work can be found in almost every glossy publication, he has worked with most of the most famous and popular models, became Kate Moss's favorite photographer, and is also known for his magnificent photographs of the royal family.

1. Peter Lindbergh

Another worldwide celebrity, winner of many awards and simply a talented person. Peter, to a greater extent, became famous as a master of black and white photography, an opponent of the worldwide craze for Photoshop, and therefore prefers to look for perfection in the imperfect.

1. Steven Meisel

Considered one of the most popular fashion photographers, he is known for his unique photo shoots for Vogue magazine, as well as a series of very provocative photographs for Madonna’s book. His works cause a very wide resonance in the public world, however, most of his works continue to be published in fashion publications.

1. Ellen von Unwerth

A popular German photographer, known for her passion for erotic and staged subjects. Particular success came to Ellen after shooting Claudia Schiffer for Guess. After this, offers poured in, and her work constantly appears in publications such as Vanity Fair, The Face, Vogue and many others.

1. Paolo Roversi

In the fashion world he is known as one of the most mysterious and unattainable personalities. Few people know this photographer by sight, but many know his signature style, and his work is strikingly different from the typical magazine “stamping”.

His extraordinary works, captured using long exposures, are some of the most graceful and magnificent images to be created in the last century.

1. Tim Walker

A British photographer who gained his popularity thanks to the fabulous style in which most of his works were created: the directions of surrealism and rococo. As the author himself says, he is often inspired by literary heroes and fairy-tale characters, which is probably why each of his photographs is a whole story.

It is also noteworthy that Walker does not like Photoshop, and therefore tries to use real props and lighting to create his unique works.

1. Mert and Marcus

One of the most famous and best photo duos, whose works are always recognizable and in demand no less than the works of their older colleagues. Known for their bright, shocking and often provocative photographs, all the most beautiful divas of our planet have appeared in their lenses: Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez, Gisele Bundchen, Natalia Vodianova and many others.

1. Inez and Vinoodh

Another talented photo duo, whose members have been collaborators and have been creating masterpieces for 30 years. Like most of the above colleagues, they collaborate with the most fashionable glossy publications, shoot advertising campaigns for Isabel Marant and YSL, and are also one of Lady Gaga’s favorite photographers.

The profession of photographer today is one of the most widespread. Perhaps it would be easier here to become the best of the best at the beginning or middle of the 20th century. Today, when every second or third photographer, well, at least considers himself one, the criteria for good photography, at first glance, are blurred. But this is only at first, superficial glance. Quality standards and focus on talent have not gone away. You always need to keep before your eyes a kind of standard, an example that you can follow. We have prepared for you a list of the 20 best photographers in the world, which will become an excellent tuning fork...

Alexander Rodchenko

Revolutionary photographer. Rodchenko means as much to photography as Eisenstein does to cinema. He worked at the intersection of avant-garde, propaganda, design and advertising.

All these hypostases formed an inextricable unity in his work.

By rethinking all the genres that existed before him, he made a kind of great turning point in the art of photography and set the course for everything new and progressive. The famous photographs of Lily Brik and Mayakovsky belong to his lens.

• He is also the author of the famous phrase “Work for life, not for palaces, temples, cemeteries and museums.”

Henri-Cartier Bresson

A classic of street photography. Native of Chanteloupe, Seine-et-Marne department in France. He started out as an artist painting in the “surrealism” genre, but his achievements did not end there. In the early 30s, when the famous Leica fell into his hands, he fell in love with photography forever.

Already in 1933, an exhibition of his works was held at Julien Levy, a gallery in New York. He worked with director Jean Renoir. Bresson's street reports are especially appreciated.

Contemporaries especially noted his talent for remaining invisible to the person being photographed.

Therefore, the unstaged, authentic nature of his photographs is striking. Like a true genius, he left a galaxy of talented followers.

Anton Corbijn

Perhaps, for fans of Western rock music, this name is not an empty phrase. In general, one of the most famous photographers in the world.

The most original and extraordinary photographs of such groups as: Depeche Mode, U2, Nirvana, Joy Division and others were taken by Anton. He is also the designer of U2 albums. Plus he shot videos for a number of teams and performers, including: Coldplay, Tom Waits, Nick Cave, country legend Johnny Cash, thrash metal mastodons Metallica, and singers Roxette.

Critics note the originality of Corbijn's style, which, however, has countless imitators.

Mick Rock

There are paparazzi photographers who intrude into the personal lives of stars without permission and are mercilessly thrown out of there. And then there are people like Mick Rock.

What does it mean? Well, how can I tell you? Remember David Bowie? Here is Mick - the only person with a lens at the ready who was able to enter the personal space of the discoverer of new musical horizons, the trickster and the Martian from rock music. Mick Rock's photographs are a kind of cardiogram of Bowie's creative period from 1972 to 1973, when Ziggy Stardust had not yet returned back to his planet.

During that period and earlier, David and his associates worked hard on the image of a real star, which as a result became a reality. In terms of budget, Mick's work is inexpensive, but impressive. “Everything was created on a very small scale with smoke and mirrors,” Mick recalled.

Georgy Pinkhasov

An original photographer of his generation, a member of the Magnum agency, a graduate of VGIKA. It was Georgy who was invited by Andrei Tarkovsky to the set of the film “Stalker” as a reporter.

During the years of Perestroika, when the nude genre was a priority among advanced photographers, Georgy was one of the first to draw attention to the importance of a reportage photograph. They say that he did this at the suggestion of Tarkovsky and Tonino Guerra.

As a result, today his photographs of that everyday life are not only masterpieces containing authenticity, but also the most important evidence of that era. One of the famous cycles of Georgy Pinkhasov is “Tbilisi Baths”. Georgy notes the important role of chance in art.

Annie Leibovitz

An essential name for our list of the best photographers. Annie made immersion into the life of a model her main creative principle.

One of the most famous portraits of John Lennon was made by her, and quite spontaneously.

“At that time I didn’t yet know how to control models, ask them to do what I needed. I was just metering the exposure and asked John to look into the lens for a second. And clicked...”

The result immediately made it onto the cover of Rolling Stone. The last photo shoot in Lennon's life was also carried out by her. The same photo of a naked John curled up around Yoko Ono, dressed all in black. Who hasn't been captured by Annie Leibovitz's camera: pregnant Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg bathing in milk, Jack Nicholson playing golf in a dressing gown, Michelle Obama, Natalia Vodianova, Meryl Streep. It’s impossible to list them all.

Sarah Moon

Real name is Mariel Hadang. Born in Paris 1941, during the Vichy regime her family moved to England. Mariel started out as a model, posing for various publications, then she tried herself on the other side of the lens and got a taste for it.

One can note her sensitive work with models, since Sarah knew firsthand about their profession. Her works are distinguished by their particular sensuality; Sarah is noted for her talent for especially sensitively conveying the femininity of her models.

In the 70s, Sarah left the modeling field and turned to black and white art photography. In 1979 he made experimental films. Subsequently, she worked as a cameraman on the set of the film “Lulu,” which would receive an award at the Venice Film Festival in 1987.

Sally Man

Another female photographer. Native of Lexington, Virginia. She almost never left her native place. Since the 70s, it has essentially worked only in the South of the United States.

He shoots only in the summer; all other seasons he develops photographs. Favorite genres: portrait, landscape, still life, architectural photography. Favorite color scheme: black and white. Sally became famous for her photographs depicting members of her family - her husband and children.

The main thing that distinguishes her work is the simplicity of the subjects and interest in everyday life. Sally and her husband belong to the hippie generation, which has become their signature style of life: living away from the city, gardening, independence from social conventions.

Sebastian Salgado

Magic realist from photography. He draws all his wonderful images from reality. They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

So, Sebastian is able to discern it in anomalies, misfortunes and environmental disasters.

Wim Wenders, an outstanding director of the German New Wave, spent a quarter of a century researching Salgado's work, resulting in the film Salt of the Earth, which received a special prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

Weegee (Arthur Fellig)

Considered a classic of the crime genre in photography. During the period of his active work, not a single urban incident - from a fight to a murder - went unnoticed by Weegee.

He was ahead of his competitors, and sometimes got to the crime scene even earlier than the police. In addition to crime topics, he specialized in reporting on the everyday life of the slums of the metropolis.

His photographs formed the basis of Jules Dassin's noir Naked City, and Weegee is also mentioned in Zack Snyder's Watchmen. And the famous director Stanley Kubrick studied the art of photography from him in his youth. Check out the genius's early films, they're definitely influenced by Weegee's aesthetic.

Irving Penn

Master in the portrait genre. One can note a number of his favorite techniques: from shooting models in the corner of a room to using a plain white or gray background.

Irwin also liked to photograph representatives of various working professions in their uniforms and with tools at the ready. Brother of New Hollywood director Arthur Penn, famous for his Bonnie and Clyde.

Diane Arbus

Her name at birth was Diana Nemerova. Her family emigrated from Soviet Russia in 1923 and settled in a New York neighborhood.

Diana was distinguished by a desire to violate generally accepted norms and to commit extravagant acts. At the age of 13, against the wishes of her parents, she married Alan Arbus, an aspiring actor, and took his last name. After some time, Alan left the stage and took up photography, involving his wife in the business. They opened a photography studio and shared responsibilities. Creative differences led to a break in the 60s. Having defended her creative principles, Diana became a cult photographer.

As an artist, she was distinguished by her interest in freaks, dwarfs, transvestites, and the weak-minded. And also to nudity. You can learn more about Diana’s personality by watching the film “Fur,” where she was played perfectly by Nicole Kidman.

Evgeny Khaldey

A very important photographer for our list. Thanks to him, key events of the first half of the 20th century were captured. While still a teenager, he chose the path of a photojournalist.

Already at the age of 22, he was an employee of TASS Photo Chronicles. He made reports about Stakhanov, photographed the construction of the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station. He worked as a war correspondent throughout the Great Patriotic War. Walking from Murmansk to Berlin with his trusty Leica camera, he took a series of photographs, thanks to which today we can at least imagine everyday life in war.

His lens captured the Potsdam Conference, the hoisting of the red flag over the Reichstag, the act of surrender of Nazi Germany and other important events. In 1995, two years before his death, Evgeniy Khaldei received the title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.

Mark Riboud

Master of the reporting genre. His first famous photograph, published in Life, is “Painter on the Eiffel Tower.” Recognized as a photographic genius, Riboud had a modest personality.

He tried to remain invisible both to those photographed and to his admirers.

The most famous photograph is of a hippie girl holding out a flower to soldiers standing with machine guns at the ready. He also has a series of photographs from the everyday life of the USSR in the 60s and a lot of other interesting things.

Richard Kern

And a little more rock and roll, especially since this is the main theme of this photographer, along with violence and sex. Considered one of the most important photographers for the New York underground.

Captured many famous, one might say extremely famous, musicians. Among them is the absolute monster and transgressor punk musician GG Allin. Kern also collaborates with men's magazines, where he submits his erotic works.

But his approach is far from the generally glossy one. In his spare time from photography, he shoots music videos. Among the groups with which Kern collaborated are Sonic Youth and Marilyn Manson.

Thomas Morkes

Do you want peace, silence, or maybe even solitude? Then this is one of the most suitable candidates. Thomas Morkes from the Czech Republic is a landscape photographer who chose the charm of autumn nature as his theme. These photographs have it all: romance, sadness, the triumph of fading.

One of the effects of Thomas’s photographs is the desire to get away from the city noise into some such jungle and reflect on the Eternal.

Yuri Artyukhin

Considered the best wildlife photographer. He is a researcher at the laboratory of ornithology at the Pacific Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Yuri passionately loves birds.

It was for his photographs of birds that he received (more than once) a variety of awards not only in Russia, but throughout the world.

Helmut Newton

What about the nude genre? An excellent, very subtle and delicate genre that has its own masters.

Helmut became famous throughout the world for his works. His unspoken motto was the expression “Sex sells,” which means “sex helps sell.”

Winner of the most prestigious competitions, including the French “Order of Arts and Letters”.

Ron Galella

Having covered various areas of photography, one cannot fail to mention the pioneer of such a dubious and at the same time important genre for understanding the modern world as paparazzi.

You probably know that this phrase comes from Federico Fellini’s film “La Dolce Vita.” Ron Garella is one of those photographers who will not ask permission to shoot, but on the contrary, will catch stars when they are not ready for this in general.

Julia Roberts, Woody Allen, Al Pacino, Sophia Loren - this is not a complete list of those whom Ron willfully caught. One day, Marlon Brando got so angry with Ron that he knocked out several of his teeth on the spot.

Guy Bourdin

One of the most important photographers needed for a correct understanding of the world of fashion, its origins and aesthetics. He combines eroticism and surrealism in his works. One of the most copied and imitated photographers in the world. Erotic, surreal. Now - a quarter of a century after his death - it is increasingly relevant and modern.

He published his first photographs in the mid-50s. The photo was, to put it mildly, provocative. A girl in an elegant hat against the backdrop of calf heads looking out of the window of a butcher shop. Over the next 32 years, Bourdain regularly contributed entertaining photographs to Vogue magazine. What set him apart from many of his colleagues was that Bourdain was given complete creative freedom.