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“It's important to understand it's OK to control the subject. If most editorial stories were photographed just as they are, editors would end up throwing most in the waste basket. You have to work hard at making an editorial picture. You need to re-stage things, rearrange things so that they work for the story, with truth and without lying.”

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Alfred Eisenstaedt
Alfred Eisenstaedt

Alfred Eisenstaedt, born on December 6, 1898 in Germany and died on August 24, 1995 in the United States, was one of the most renowned photographers of the 20th century. Known for his work with Life magazine, Eisenstaedt was celebrated for his ability to capture historic moments. His most famous photograph, 'The Kiss of Victory,' taken on August 24, 1945 in New York's Times Square, became a symbol of the end of World War II. more

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