TOP TEN PHOTOGRAPHERS

1.Alfred Stieglitz

Alfred Stieglitz was a German photographer born in New York, but later worked in Germany as an engineer.  Afterwards he returned to New York to discover his passion for photography, Stieglitz believed that photography was like art. They typical style of photography Stieglitz includes a variety of different tones, and natural elements (rain, snow etc.)

I like this photo because of the different shades and layers in it.

2.Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams was born in San Fransisco, in 1902. As a young boy he often played in the dunes, where he realized his passion for nature. Later, he regularly went into the mountains to take pictures. The theme in Adams pictures show his love for nature and his will to preserve the wilderness.

3.Diane Arbus

Diane Arbus was an American photographer, who first worked for fashion industries taking pictures, but later quit because she hated it. The style that Arbus uses to take her pictures, is black and white square photos of people with different situations (such as twins, mentally challenged and transgendered people). Her photos seem very depressing with the black and white, adding on the no one is actually smiling. Arbus tried to let people accept each other for who they are.

4.Steve McCurry

Steve McCurry is an American photographer who planned to become a film director, but later switched to become a photographer.  McCurry travels all over the world to take the most interesting pictures. He is most famous for his vibrant colors that he can easily fit into his pictures, alongside his portraits of people around the world. McCurry is best known for his portrait of the ‘Afghan Girl’, which became famous worldwide.

5.Philippe Halsman

Philippe Halsman was a Jewish photographer, who had a difficult life before he became a photographer. Halsmans career began in America when he took a photograph of Elizabeth Arden, which became famous and allowed Halsman to become a photographer for ‘Life.’ His work mainly consisted of portraits of celebrities with a black and white coloring. Also, Halsman did many pictures with the subjects in it jumping in motion, which created a very interesting effect.  A lot of Halsman’s work has become famous and put into museums.

6.Jerry Uelsmann

Jerry Uelsmann was born in Detroit in 1934. He found his passion for photography around when he was 14, and did very poorly in his classes. But his poor grades didn’t stop him from becoming a professor and teaching photography in the University of Florida in Gainesville in 1960. Uelsmann used different technology to create the most interesting photos, he used different photos put together to create one ‘poetic’ photograph. Uelsmann is said to have changed the way of photography for many photographers. Also, many of his work is put up in museums all around the world. 

7.Jacques Henri Lartigue

Jacques Henri Latigue was a French photographer, born in France in 894. Latigue knew about his passion for photography since he was around the age of seven, when he took pictures of his friends and family. Since Latigue was born to a wealthy family, he was able to take photos of many interesting subjects such as race cars, airplanes, the Eiffel Tower (and in it) and more. He also took pictures of important people as well as taking photographs for magazines. Many of Latigue’s work ended up as exhibits in museums. 

8.Elliott Erwitt

Elliott Ewritt was born in Paris, France to a family that was originally Russian. When Erwitt's family immigrated to America, he became the assistant photographer in the United States Army, and afterwards began his studies in photography. Erwitt is famous for his black and white candid photographs of ironic situations. Also, alongside being a photographer, Erwitt was also a film director.

9.Andy Rouse

Andy Rouse is an English photographer, although he graduated with a degree in electronics. Rouse realised he did't like his job, working with computers, so he decided to quit. Rouse knew his passion for the wildlife, and made up his mind to take phtographs of nature. Many of is photographs are close ups of interesting wildlife animals, that we considering to be dangerous. Rouse clearly has a passion for the wildlife, as he puts his life at risk trying to capture the most interesting pictures.

10.Jonathan Knowles
Jonathan Knowles is a very well known British photographer. Knowles is famous becuase of the way that he takes pictures of ordinary objects and and can turn them into an interesting piece of art. He also takes pictures of different liquids and people. Knowles has won many awards for his photography, and still conyinues to take pictures today.

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Robert Capa

1. How does Capa get to know his subjects and familiarize himself with the event that he is supposed to shoot?

He joings the army himself to get a better perception of what it it like fighting in a war. Also, to see what he could be taking pictures of.

2. What does Kenyon mean when he writes that Robert Capa "sought stark reality" in his work?

It means that Capa wanted to show the people what the truth behind everything is, and that some things can be just plain cruel.

3. Kenyon writes that Cappa's photographs show "stark reality" while he "colored his prose". What is the difference? Which medium/approach is more honest?

Showing stark reality means to show the truth behind something, even if it might be painful, whereas coloring a prose is to have effect on how you show things to people. This could be by using emotions.

I think that showing the truth is more honest, but putting effect into what you are showing to people can stay in peoples minds.

4. Cappa photographed a Spanish soldier shot in action and became famous immediately. Why do you think that photographsmade such impacts. What does it imply about photojournalists and location?

I think that the photo had a great impact, because people outside the war didn't know how things worked. So by showing this photo, the truth is shown that people are constanly dying.

It implies that photojournalists work hard and travel around the world, even into dangerous situations to get the best photos.

The President's Photographer

1. Who was the first American President to be photographed while in office? What photographic process was used?

James k. Polk --> 1845

2. Presidnet Abraham Lincoln had a photograph taken standing with his left hand on a stack of books. Why did he do this?

For a more scholarly and educated look.

3. Imagine you are the current President of the United States. What photographs would you like taken and shown to the public?

I would want pictures showing a well balanced, caring leader, who will be a good leader of the country.

4. What does the White House photo editor Alice Gabriner look for in selecting the right photographs to present to the public.

The picture needs to be in the moment, fresh and have good lighting.

5. Under President Obama, who has final approval over the photographs his administration releases to the public?

Lyndon Johnson

6. Why did President Obama decide not to personally approve all the photographs released to the public while Lyndon B. Johnson did?

Because there are so many pictures of him being taken everyday it would be impossibke to check. Also, with all the technology today it is very easy to take/make pictures.

7. Why do presidents and their staff review photographs before they are released?

To make sure that they do not make a bad impression of the president.

8. Who was the Chief White House Photographer for George W. Bush? When did he start taking pictures of the President?

Eric Draper --> When George W. Bush left texas.

9. What did George W. Bush say is the hardest decision any president has to make?

Sending people to fight in combat, because you know that people will lose their lives.

10. What did Chief White House Photographer Eric Draper say was the most intense moment during his entire time at the White House?

The moment that George W. Bush decided to send troops to fight in Iraq, and went outside to think things over.

11. Who did George W. Bush ask to follow him onto the South Lawn of the White House after he made the decision to go to war?

Spot the dog.

12. What do you think was being discussed in the Situation Room before George W. Bush left the room visibly upset?

I think he was talking about if he should or shouldn't go to war with Iraq.

13. If you were president of the United States, what would be some reasons you would use to decide to go to war?

To keep the other country under control.


Favorite Presidental Pictures



I like this picture because it captures the moment, and expresses the power that the Presidents carry.




This picture represents that the Presidents also have a family that they care about, and are also just like everybody else int that way.



I also like this picture because you can see the President and the Firt Lady having a special moment, with all the body gaurds looking away.

Do you think you need good writing skills to be a strong photo journalist?

No, because a photo journal does not consist of good writing. A photo journal has the photographs explain what is happening. There is no need for writing since "a picture is worth a thousand words". A photo journalist only needs to have a good sence of photography, passion for the topic, and understanding, to show the audience their story.

Which photo essay by one of your peers intrigued you the most?

I really enjoyed Alena's presentation, because it captures the story of her journey home. The photograhs were very nice and lets you understand the story that is being told. 

The Game

It was a cold day, there wasn't much sun shining. AAS was hosting two tough days of football tournaments. The begining of the last football match was about to start. On one field the Anglo American School of Moscow (AASM) against the Anglo American School of St. Petersburg (AASS), and on the other the Kiev International School (KIS) against Hinkston. Boys aged from 14 to 18 were competeing for one thing, to become champion. The goals were empty, and the refs were talking to eachother. It was a tense moment. The two teams were having a group talk, both about the same topic, winning. Then it was time, the two teams walked on to the field an found their postions ready to start. Once the ref blew the whistle, the game begun. Immideatly, the energy level rose way up. Like panthers the players chased the ball down the field until it was theirs. 

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The Kiss



This photograph was taken on August 14, 1945. The photographer of this picture is Alfred Aisenstaedt, a German-American photographer. He was taking pictures of unexpected events during that day, when he saw this. This picture is of a sailor who was so happy the war was over, he kissed a girl he never knew before. Also, Alfred has taken many pictures, and of important people as well, and has asked to take many pictures.