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“The precise instant of creation is when you choose the subject. (meaning that the essential thing occurs at the moment when he, the photographer, meets the reality he wishes to capture.”

Quote by Brassai

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Brassai, born Gyula Halász, was a renowned Hungarian photographer. His career began in the 1920s in Paris, where he became famous for his unique photographic style and profound insights into urban life. Brassai's work encompasses street photography, portrait photography, and art photography, and has had a profound impact on photography as an art form. more

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