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The sea is incomprehensible, mysterious and clean. It leaves no one indifferent... Breathtaking photographs by Josh Adamski
The sea is incomprehensible, mysterious and clean. It leaves no one indifferent... Breathtaking photographs by Josh Adamski
Josh Adamski is a famous British photographer, master of modern photography. He gained his fame thanks to the art of conceptual photography. Talented photographer Josh Adamski creates true masterpieces of photography, not only improving his work with digital processing, but also putting his soul into it, displaying the idea and meaning. Josh Adamski is of the opinion that there are no specific rules for taking good photography, but that there are good photographers who take good photographs. And he considers his main motto to be Ansel Adams’ statement: “You don’t take a photograph, you make it,” which translated means: “You shouldn’t take a photograph, you should make a photograph.”
They say that the sea is endless. From a geographical point of view this is, of course, not true. However, if you look at it even for a moment, all doubts immediately disappear. The endless horizon is so vast, so distant.
I love walks by the sea. I never get tired of them, because they are always different. The sea itself is never the same. It is changeable in nature. Today it is calm and quiet and as if there is nothing more gentle than its light waves. The water reflects the warm rays of the sun and blinds eyes that are not accustomed to bright light. The warm sand pleasantly warms my feet, and my skin turns golden tan. And tomorrow the sea will be stirred up by a strong wind and majestic waves are already beating against the shore with the force of a huge beast. The blue sky will turn gray and stormy. And that calm happiness of the quiet sea is no longer there. However, this also has its own charm. This is the beauty of rawness and strength. Even the color of sea water often changes - sometimes it is almost blue, sometimes dark blue, sometimes greenish. It’s impossible to even list all its shades.
How much beauty lies in the depths of the sea. Small fish swim in schools among green and yellowish algae. And the sandy bottom is covered with shells, like precious stones. I love collecting shells. I like to imagine that I am finding lost treasures from sunken ships. How many such jewels are still hidden in the depths of the sea?
There is nothing better than spending a day at sea. You can have fun and swim with your family and friends. And sometimes you just want to take a walk alone, feel the peace while listening to the sound of the waves.
The sea is incomprehensible, mysterious and clean. It leaves no one indifferent.
When the time comes to choose a wedding photographer, each couple is looking for someone who can best capture and preserve all the events and emotions of the most important day. Only a true professional who knows and loves his job can feel the mood of lovers and their loved ones and not miss funny and touching moments. There are many, no, even very many good wedding photographers in Moscow, but how to find the right one? Especially for those who are looking, we have made a selection of the 20 best wedding photographers working in Moscow. You no longer need to scour the Internet and call agencies. Just choose.
Since the fall of 2016, the site, with the support of Sony, launched the portal of the best wedding photographers WeddingPro. Photographers with more than 3 years of experience and more than 15 wedding shoots are invited to participate. Portal participants are provided with special conditions for testing and subsequent purchase of photographic equipment, PR on the website and on social networks, and live orders.
1. Artem Kondratenkov
Artem is included in the Top 15 wedding photographers in Russia according to MyWed, does on-site photography in other cities and abroad, and actively participates in competitions and associations of wedding photographers of various levels. For example, in 2010 he became the winner of the professional wedding photography competition “Bi May Bride 2010” in the “Album” category (Moscow), and in 2011 - the winner of the BWPA wedding photography competition (professional competition of wedding photographers of Belarus) in the “Best Reportage” category photo". In wedding photo shoots, Artem manages to create a relaxed atmosphere in the frame, allowing the newlyweds and guests to show their character and charisma.
2. Alexander Nozdrin
Alexander’s professional record includes more than 700 wedding photo sessions, in which he skillfully combines experience in reportage, staged and studio photography. In Alexander’s photographs, even the most staged scenes look natural and dynamic. In 2014, Alexander was awarded the title of master of wedding and family photography, and is the only Russian photographer to receive the Grand Prix at the international competition WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International).
3. Galina Nabatnikova
Galina, who usually works in tandem with Gennady Granin, describes her work as “elegant photojournalism in the style of cinema.” And this is a very accurate description - her photographs really often look like screenshots of movie scenes, they have real movement and life. It is impossible not to note the portraits of brides that Galina makes with a special approach to each girl. Gennady and Galina are winners of the First National Award “Best Photographer of the Year” in 2009, numerous winners of competitions of the World Association of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP).
4. Rustam Khadzhibaev
Rustam has been a professional photographer for about 20 years, having worked in a variety of genres: advertising, fashion photography, reporting. For the last 9 years he has been working as a wedding photographer and in his photo sessions he combines artistry, energy, joy of moments and sincerity of emotions. According to Rustam, wedding photography is an excellent example of, first of all, portrait photography, because it is in a solemn and joyful atmosphere that each person shows himself at his best.
5. Katya Mukhina
Katya calls herself a wedding photographer without borders - since 2003 she has worked on more than 500 weddings in Russia and around the world. Katya loves to create unique and magical images, photographing couples with passion and a love of adventure. In 2011, she was recognized as the most creative wedding photographer at the MyWed photo conference (first place in the “Idea!” competition for the most creative love photo). In 2013, she was nominated by the editors of AMERICAN PHOTO magazine for the Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers in the World. Represents Canon in Europe and Russia as a wedding photographer.
6. Daria Bulavina
Daria is a Member of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia, a participant in international exhibitions and the author of books on photography. Today she is known as one of the best photographers in Moscow. Daria has an established photographic style, thanks to which she creates elegant photographs filled with the solemnity of the moment. She has her own photography school and several personal photo exhibitions.
7. Denis Kalinichenko
Denis Kalinichenko already got into the list in 2013, and again he was rightfully on the list of the best. His main focus is wedding and family photography, in which he has truly excelled. During wedding filming, Denis manages to pay attention to absolutely everything: the details of the formal atmosphere, the guests, the feast, the festive atmosphere and, of course, the newlyweds.
8. Yulia Buruleva
Yulia is a professional photographer, educated in the field of photography with a degree in photography. Perhaps this is what largely determines how strong Yulia is in her field: professional work with composition, light and color, with people in the frame - all this is in her photographs. Julia has been photographing weddings for more than eight years, and has more than once become a nominee and winner in specialized competitions at various levels. In 2010, Yulia won the Annual Competition of the Association of Wedding Photographers in the “Best Wedding Photographer” category.
9. Alexander Vasilev
Alexander Vasilev did not come to wedding photography right away; it was preceded by a long creative path. For a long time he lived in the USA, absorbing the best aspects of American culture. Alexander believes that this is what largely influenced the style of his photographs: his work became bright, emotional, with elements of stock photography and a touch of “journalism.” In wedding photography, Alexander focuses on staging, but at the same time, the staging itself is of a reportage nature, the so-called “staged reportage.” The photographer believes that every wedding is unique and inimitable; it itself dictates the mood and genre of future photographs.
10. Liliya Gorlanova
Lilia came to photography from the world of fashion, in which she has a higher art education. That is why Lilia considers the creative component to be the most important thing in her photographic works. Specializes in portrait photography. What Lilia loves most about wedding photography is to feel like she’s part of what’s happening - she conveys the emotions of happy people and the surrounding beauty through photography. Lilia is a full member and prize-winner of international associations of wedding photographers. In 2011, she won the MyWed Award and the title “Photographer of the Year”.
11. Alexey Kinyapin
Finalist of the MyWed Award 2012, organizer of his own master classes, Alexey Kinyapin is considered one of the most successful wedding photographers in Russia. Alexey loves to photograph happy people, preserving these moments for their family history. From April to November, Alexey photographs weddings, and in winter he travels and does travel photography.
12. Sergey Zaporozhets
As Sergei said in one interview, if he were not a photographer, he would be an inventor. The desire for invention is also visible in his works - atypical angles could be called Sergei’s calling card. As Sergey himself says, good photography is born where light, perspective and mood converge. His style is a combination of creative staging and wedding photojournalism. Noticing details, showing the ordinary in an unusual light - this is what Sergei does best.
13. Konstantin Gribov
Konstantin discovered photography as a child; he then took his first steps in photography under the guidance of his grandfather. He calls one of the most vivid childhood impressions the moment when an image began to appear on a white sheet of paper... Today, all of Konstantin’s photographs turn out so alive that you just want to reach out and touch the streams of water, jump up with the audience of the concert, or give another cookie to the charming little boy . Konstantin loves to shoot individual photo stories. In such a situation, the shot is not made for the sake of the shot, but is used as a means of expressing some thought. In essence, this is a story written in photographic language.
14. Sergei Khvatynets
A graduate of Sergei Novozhilov's School of Wedding Photography, Sergei Khvatynets is one of the most interesting and successful wedding photographers in Russia. As Sergei himself says about his work, he photographs dreams of love and romance, and through the camera lens catches the most beautiful state of a person - the state of falling in love, which reigns at weddings.
15. Anastasia Beloglazova
In each new shoot of the newlyweds, Anastasia sees an opportunity to take a fresh look at the process of creating photography, find new colors and place accents differently. In her photographs, she tries not only to convey the emotions of the newlyweds at the happiest moment of their lives, but also to introduce a piece of her own mood. This is what makes photographs unique.
16. Alexey Malyshev
Alexey Malyshev considers the most important thing in wedding photography to be the opportunity to relive a happy day. He never tires of looking for new angles and ideas for pictures, uses chance and hunts for real emotions. Alexey is a member and multiple winner of the famous world association of wedding photographers, FearlessPhotographers.
David Barnett has been a photojournalist for 40 years. His camera does not hunt beautiful landscapes and cats - it is aimed at important events that become symbols of the era. David's photographs allow you to look at the world from the outside. His works are a living history textbook, which, instead of dry facts, demonstrates the bright events of our time.
I like David. While other pros are shopping, he's carrying around an ancient Speed Graphic video camera that's 60 years old. Of course, he has expensive professional equipment. But, apparently, he understands perfectly well: an expensive camera is a pleasant bonus, and not a prerequisite for a good shot. A real master can take a good shot even with a point-and-shoot camera for 30 bucks.
- A simple example: in 2000, David won the “Eyes of History” competition by taking a photo with a cheap plastic Holga camera for $30.
When Helmut was a teenager, the Gestapo arrested his father. Newton fled Germany and moved to Australia, where he served in the Australian Army until the end of World War II... This seems to be the way to write a description if you've been bitten by a Wikipedia moderator.
The biographies of talented people often look too impeccable, like a VIP room in a private clinic - just as sterilely clean and far from real life. German-Australian photographer, worked for Vogue magazine, sometimes shot in the nude genre... This short retelling does not give any idea of who Newton Hellmuth was.
And he was a sincere snob without delusions of grandeur, who loved the glitz of high society. He preferred to photograph rich people and stay in luxury hotels. And he spoke honestly about this, considering himself a rather superficial, but truthful person.
Until he suffered a heart attack in 1971, Helmut smoked 50 cigarettes a day and could party for a week. But a heart attack revealed an incredible truth to the 50-year-old photographer: it turns out that a wild “youth” lifestyle can end very sadly with age.
Having been on the verge of death, Helmut quit smoking, began to lead a more measured life and promised himself to film only what was interesting to him.
Helmut Newton on the things he hates:
- I hate good taste. This is a boring phrase that suffocates all living things.
- I hate it when everything is inside out - it's cheap.
- I hate dishonesty in photography: pictures taken in the name of some artistic principle are fuzzy and grainy.
Yuri Arcurs is one of the most successful stock photographers in the world. Instead of photographing sunrises and fog in a city park, he photographs what sells: happy families and pills, money and students. And on special sites called photo stocks, all this is sold and bought. And in this area, Arcurs became a real guru, who showed by personal example how you can earn money, achieve heights and even have fun doing commercial stock photography.
Yuri was born and raised in Denmark. He started earning money from photo stocks during his student years to pay for his studies. At the time, the only model he could shoot was his girlfriend. But soon additional income became the main one for Yuri: within a few years, in 2008, he was earning up to $90,000 a month from photo stocks.
Today this guy sells his work to large companies: MTV, Sony, Microsoft, Canon, Samsung and Hewlett Packard. His shooting day costs $6,000. And this whole story became a real Cinderella fairy tale for freelancers with a camera.
How realistic is it to repeat this path to success? Who knows. We can only state that today Yuri Arcurs is one of the most successful stock photographers.
Irving Penn loved photography, but did not attach much importance to this hobby. His main job was art design: Irwin designed magazine covers and even got a job as an assistant art editor at the popular Vogue magazine.
But cooperation with famous photographers of this publication did not work out. Penn was constantly dissatisfied with their work and could not explain to them what he needed. As a result, he waved his hand and took up the camera himself. And how he got it: the pictures were so successful that his superiors persuaded him to retrain as a photographer.
Irwin was the first to shoot models against a white or gray background - there was nothing superfluous in the frame. His incredible attention to every detail earned him a reputation as one of the best portrait photographers of his time. This allowed Penn to photograph various celebrities, including Al Pacino and Hitchcock, Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso.
Gursky inherited his love for photography from his father: he was an advertising photographer and taught his son all the intricacies of his craft. Therefore, Andreas did not hesitate in choosing a profession: he graduated from the school of professional photographers and the State Academy of Arts.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about this because my Wiki-moderator syndrome has flared up again. It’s just that Andreas is one of the few photographers from our rating who approached this activity thoroughly, and did not start shooting by chance.
After completing his studies, Gursky began traveling around the world. By experimenting and gaining new experience, he found his own style, which is now his calling card: Andreas takes huge photographs, the dimensions of which are measured in meters. Looking at their smaller copies on a computer screen, it is difficult to appreciate the effect they produce in full size.
Regardless of whether Gursky was photographing a city panorama or a river landscape, people or factories, his photographs amaze with their scale and the peculiar monotony of the details in the photo.
Ansel Adams spent most of his life photographing nature in the western United States. He traveled extensively, photographing the wildest and most inaccessible corners of national parks. His love of nature was expressed not only in photography: Ansel was an active advocate for the conservation and protection of the environment.
But what Adams didn’t like was pictorialism, popular in the first half of the 20th century - a shooting method that made it possible to take photographs similar to painting. In contrast, Ansel and a friend founded the f/64 group, which professed the principles of so-called “direct photography”: shooting everything honestly and realistically, without any filters, post-processing or other bells and whistles.
Group f/64 was founded in 1932, at the very beginning of Ansel's career. But he was true to his convictions, so he retained his love for nature and documentary photography until the end of his life.
- You've probably seen this desktop wallpaper that depicts the Teton Range and the Snake River against the backdrop of the setting sun:
So, it was Adams who was the first to capture this landscape from this angle. His black-and-white photograph was included in 116 images that were recorded on the Voyager gold plate - this is a message from earthlings to unknown civilizations, sent into space 40 years ago. Now the aliens will think that we don’t have color cameras, but we do have good photographers.
I like Sebastian's biography. This is a natural evolution that happens to any idealist throughout life.
Salgado himself told this story in an interview when he visited Moscow in February 2016. At the age of 25, he and his wife moved from Brazil to Europe. From there they planned to go to the Soviet Union and enter the Peoples' Friendship University in order to build a society without social inequality. But in 1970, their dreams were destroyed by a friend from Prague - the Czechs tasted plenty of communism in 1968.
So, this guy dissuaded the spouses, explaining that no one was building communism in the USSR anymore. Power does not belong to the people and if they want to fight for the happiness of ordinary people, they can stay and help immigrants. Salgado listened to his comrade and stayed in France.
He studied to be an economist, but quickly realized that it was not for him. His wife, Lelia Salgado, had a more creative profession - she was a pianist... but she was also disappointed in her occupation and decided to become an architect. It was she who bought their first camera to photograph architecture. As soon as Sebastian looked at the world through the viewfinder, he immediately realized that he had found his true passion. And after 2 years he became a professional photographer.
According to Salgado himself, his economic education gave him knowledge of history and geography, sociology and anthropology. A huge store of knowledge opened up opportunities for him that were inaccessible to other photographers: understanding human society in various parts of our planet. He visited more than 100 countries, taking an incredible amount of documentary photographs.
But don’t think that Sebastian photographed exotic beaches and funny animals while vacationing on tropical islands. His travels don't go that way at all. Initially, an idea is born: “Workers”, “Terra”, “Renaissance” - these are just some of the names of his albums. Afterwards, preparations for the trip begin and the trip itself, which can take several years.
Many of his works are dedicated to human suffering: he photographed refugees in African countries, victims of famine and genocide. Some critics even began to reproach Salgada for presenting poverty and suffering as something aesthetic. Sebastian himself is sure that the matter is different: according to him, he has never photographed those who look pathetic. Those he photographed were in distress, but they had dignity.
And it would be completely wrong to think that Salgado was “promoting himself” on someone else’s grief. On the contrary, he drew the attention of mankind to those troubles that many did not notice. The situation is indicative when Sebastian completed the work “Exodus” in the 1990s: he photographed people who escaped genocide. After the trip, he admitted that he was disappointed in people and no longer believed that humanity could survive. He returned to Brazil and took some time off to recover.
Fortunately, this story has a happy ending: the old idealist regained his faith in beauty, and is now busy with another project, photographing the untouched corners of our planet.
If you start typing in a search engine , then Google will display a drop-down window with the option "Steve McCurry Afghan Girl". This is quite strange, because McCurry is too mustachioed for a girl, even an Afghan one.
In fact, the “Afghan Girl” is Steve’s most famous photograph, appearing on the cover of National Geographic magazine. Even the Wikipedia article about this guy starts with this story:
- “Steve is the mustachioed American photojournalist who photographed the Afghan girl.”. (Wikipedia)
Most articles about this photographer begin with a similar phrase, including our story about him. One gets the impression that he is an actor of one role, like Daniel Radcliffe or Macaulay Culkin. But it is not so.
Steve's career as a professional photographer began during the war in Afghanistan. He did not drive around the country in a Hummer, hiding behind the backs of the military, but stayed among ordinary people: he got local clothes, sewed rolls of film into them and traveled around the country like an ordinary Afghan. Or like an ordinary American spy disguised as an Afghan - someone could consider this option. So Steve took a risk, but thanks to him, the world saw the first photographs of that conflict.
Since then, McCurry has not changed his approach to work: he wandered around the world, photographing different people. Steve has captured many military conflicts and has become a true master of street photography. Although in fact McCurry is a photojournalist, he managed to blur the line between documentary and artistic photography. His photographs are bright and attractive, like a postcard, but at the same time truthful. They do not require any explanations or comments - everything is clear without words. To create such photos, you need a rare flair.
Annie Leibovitz is a real expert when it comes to photographing stars. Her photographs graced the covers of the most popular magazines, causing strong emotions and discussions. Who else would have thought of photographing a grimacing Whoopi Goldberg in a milk bath? Or a naked John Lennon cuddling up to Yoko Ono in a fetal position? By the way, this was the last photograph in his life, taken a few hours before Chapman’s fatal shot.
Annie's biography looks quite smooth: after studying at the Art Institute in San Francisco, Leibovitz got a job at Rolling Stone magazine. She collaborated with him for more than 10 years. During this time, Annie has earned a reputation as a person who is able to photograph any celebrity in an interesting and creative way. And this is quite enough to achieve success in modern show business.
Having gained some fame, Annie moves to New York, where she opens her own photography studio. In 1983, she began working with Vanity Fair magazine, which sponsored her subsequent shocking photographs of stars. Shooting Demi Moore naked in the last stages of pregnancy or covering her with clay and putting Sting in the middle of the desert - this is quite in the spirit of Leibovitz. Like forcing Cate Blanchett to ride a bike or forcing a goose to take pictures with DiCaprio. No wonder her work is popular!
Who else can boast that they photographed the Queen of England, Michael Jackson, Barack Obama and many, many other celebrities? And, mind you, he was not filming as a papparazi, hiding behind a bush, but was organizing a full-fledged photo shoot? This is why Annie Leibovitz is considered, if not the best, then the most successful contemporary photographer. Although somewhat pop.
1. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Henri got his passion for art from his uncle: he was an artist and got his nephew interested in painting. This slippery slope eventually led him to a passion for photography. What did Henri do that distinguished him from hundreds and thousands of other photographers?
He realized a simple truth: everything must be done honestly and truly. That's why he refused staged photos and never asked anyone to act out a certain situation. Instead, he closely observed what was happening around him.
In order to remain invisible during the shooting, Henri covered the shiny metal parts on the camera with black electrical tape. He became a real “invisible man,” which allowed him to capture the most sincere feelings of people. And to do this, it’s not enough not to attract attention - you need to be able to determine the decisive moment for the photo. It was Henri who introduced this term, “the decisive moment,” and even wrote a book with that title.
To summarize: Cartier-Bresson's photographs are distinguished by living realism. For such work, some professional skills are not enough. It is necessary to sensitively understand human nature, to capture his emotions and mood. All this was inherent in Henri Cartier-Bresson. He was honest in his work.
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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.
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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
Photographer is a profession that appeared less than two centuries ago. During this time, its representatives managed to gain popularity and respect throughout the world. The best photographers in Russia today are valued and earn good money. And this despite the fact that today almost everyone has a digital camera. It is all the more important to know and understand who you need to follow.
Profession: photographer
The best photographers in Russia are creative people who know how to cope with the difficult and constantly changing environment that is photography. It is worth recognizing that nowadays it has become much easier to make a career in this business. Firstly, high-quality mass technologies have appeared that allow many people to do high-quality work.
Secondly, especially on the Internet, it has developed so much that it is possible to declare and advertise yourself much faster and easier than it had to be done in previous years. Nowadays, any aspiring photographer who shows talent can quickly make himself known to the whole world.
Digital technologies have brought another plus to modern life. Creating and distributing content has become easier and more accessible. Beginning photographers have free access to the works of the best masters and have the opportunity to follow new fashion trends and trends. The main thing is not to forget that a real master must also have his own look and vision in order to conquer the public. It is these skills that the best photographers in Russia are famous for. The rating of these specialists is headed by Andrey Baida. This list also includes Abdulla Artuev, Viktor Danilov, Alexander Sakulin, Denis Shumov, Larisa Sakhapova, Alexey Sizganov, Maria Melnik.
Andrey Baida
The best wedding photographers in Russia are welcome guests at any celebration. Andrei Baida certainly belongs to them. He manages to capture the most unforgettable and amazing moments of the reality around us. He is one of the most famous wedding photographers in the capital. His portfolio includes thousands of photographs taken in all corners of the globe.
He himself admits that photography for him is not just a job, but a hobby to which he devotes his entire life. He became interested in photography as a child. Then, of course, I didn’t think about genres yet, but filmed everything I saw.
Now a division into genres has appeared, but Andrey is trying not to concentrate on just one, but to work in different ones in order to constantly improve.
Abdulla Artuev
The list of the best photographers in Russia, according to many specialists and experts, includes Abdulla Artuev. This is one of the most promising young artists in the capital, who made a name for himself by working for glossy publications. It is noticeable that he puts not only skill and professionalism into his work, but also his soul.
Victor Danilov
Many of Russia's best photographers today deliberately go to social networks, where they collect tens of thousands of likes and subscribers. One of those who made a name for themselves on Instagram was Viktor Danilov. This is a modern fashion photographer who works with models and girls who dream of getting on the catwalk.
Today he has about 50 thousand subscribers on Instagram, which brings him popularity in professional circles and in public. Danilov has long earned fame in fashion houses; his photographs are readily featured on the front pages.
At the same time, he is a very young photographer. He is a little over 20 years old.
Alexander Sakulin
The best photographer in Russia, according to some experts, is Alexander Sakulin. This master specializes in advertising photographs. He often shoots for major business magazines and is ready to present almost any product in a favorable and original light.
Sakulin says about himself that he grew up in the Far East, far from the lights of big cities. He moved to Moscow after serving in the army. At first I started taking photographs for fun, but soon my hobby grew into a profession. Sakulin constantly improved, went to exhibitions, studied albums of recognized masters. This desire to reach the bar set by professionals allowed him to enter the top of the best photographers in Russia.
In 2009, Sakulin began producing advertising projects. Photographed various popular brands. For example, the products of the famous watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin.
He began his independent photography career in 2012. Collaborated with modeling agencies, online stores, fashion designers and online electronic publications.
In 2014, he founded his own agency, which specialized in commercial photography. Was engaged in the production of printed products and object photography. Since then, he has regularly filmed major popular projects of famous advertising brands.
Denis Shumov
If you are looking for a unique and unusual representative of the school of modern photography, then you should pay attention to the works of Denis Shumov. This is a versatile photographer who, despite his young age, has already achieved success in shooting models and advertising. His travel portfolio attracts the attention of hundreds of fans.
In fact, Shumov manages to do the almost impossible - to combine in his work all known areas of modern photography. But this is not the only thing the master is famous for. Among his photographs you can find hundreds of works with domestic and Hollywood celebrities who willingly worked with the young and talented photographer.
Larisa Sakhapova
Master Larisa Sakhapova appeared on the domestic photo horizon relatively recently. Her portfolio is filled with photographs of the most charming and attractive Russian girls. You need to be able to capture true beauty. Larisa proves every day that she is capable of doing this.
In all her photographs you can notice an amazing feature; she knows how to subtly notice the most unexpected features of female beauty and bring them to the fore. The tenderness and grace of her models are simply mesmerizing. No one remains indifferent.
Maria Simonova
You have already noticed that the best photographers in Russia are not only men, but also women. Recently, many talented girls have appeared in this profession who take a new look at things familiar to everyone.
Maria Simonova exceeds all our wildest expectations. Her fame spread not only to Moscow, but also to America. She works overseas as a fashion photographer. She is regularly invited to fashion shows, models call Maria, to create a bright and high-quality portfolio. For example, Jared Leto and Nick Wooster already worship her camera.
Maria Simonova is also a wonderful family master. The best children's photographers in Russia celebrate her work, which depicts happy families with their babies.
She notes to herself that her passion is individual photography. It is when you work with a person one on one that he can fully open up and reveal the most secretive sides of his personality. And that's great.
Elena Melnik
Speaking about the most promising and talented photographers, one cannot fail to mention Elena Melnik. She has a special place in this list. Her works are distinguished by the fact that they reveal an individual, independent direction of photography. A direction that practically no one had developed before Elena.
This is food photography. Elena Melnik is the brightest representative of this field of photography. At one time, food pictures filled social networks, especially Instagram. Elena Melnik proves by her own example that even a plate of food can be an object of art. For this reason, today the best Moscow restaurants dream of getting it. After all, Elena’s photographs often evoke a conditioned reflex, like Pavlov’s dogs, as many visitors to her exhibitions admit. After viewing these pictures, your mouth waters so much that you want to immediately try all the captured dishes.
In her works, she pays special attention to the appetizing nature of food, the colors and colors that accompany the presentation of the dish. To force a person to go to the restaurant where she just completed a photo shoot is her ultimate goal, Elena Melnik herself admits.
Elena has been photographing professionally for 10 years. She has a diploma in her specialty. Personal exhibitions were held several times.
Of course, the photographers listed in this article are not all the talented and original masters that exist in Russia. However, the most famous, those who have gained fame in recent years, are mentioned here.