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Martin Munkacsi Biography

Photographer

Martin Munkácsi was a renowned Hungarian photographer, known for his unique photographic style and contributions to sports photography. His work is celebrated for its dynamic capture and innovative composition.

Today Moving Subjects Photograph Snapshots

Author:Martin Munkacsi

“My trick - is there one? Well, perhaps a bitter youth with many changes of occupation, with the necessity of trying everything from poetry to berry picking. These difficult early years probably constitute the sources of my modest photographic activity.”

Trying Years Wells Difficult Youth Source Activity Tricks Bitter Occupation Modest Berries Trying Everything

Author:Martin Munkacsi

“To see in a thousandth of a second what indifferent people come close to without noticing - that is the principle of photographic reportage. And in the thousandth of a second that follows, to take the photo of what one has seen - that is the practical side of reportage.”

People Sides Principles Practicals Indifferent Noticing

Author:Martin Munkacsi

About the Author

Born: May 18, 1896
Died: July 13, 1963
Known for: Photographer
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