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Philippe Halsman

Philippe Halsman was a renowned photographer known for his unique portrait photography style and his ability to capture the essence of celebrities. His work spanned over half a century, covering a wide range of subjects from political leaders to movie stars. Halsman's photographic techniques and his mastery of light and shadow made him one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. more

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“Most people stiffen with self-consciousness when they pose for a photograph. Lighting and fine camera equipment are useless if the photographer cannot make them drop the mask, at least for a moment, so he can capture on his film their real, undistorted personality and character.”

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Author:Philippe Halsman
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“There have been many beautiful women since Marilyn Monroe. But who is there that has her total magic? Nobody has that vulnerability any more. We turn to child models in an instinctive search for that innocence and freshness, but they don’t have the deep feminine sexuality that came from Marilyn like light.”

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“It wasn't even a matter of what I was photographing, as what had happened to me in the process. When I discovered that I could look at the horror of Belsen --4000 dead and starving lying around-- and think only of a nice photographic composition, I knew something had happened to me and I had to stop. I felt I was like the people running the camp --it didn't mean a thing.”

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Author:George Rodger
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