“When I began to photograph nudes, I let myself be guided by this camera, and instead of photographing what I saw, I photographed what the camera was seeing. I interfered very little, and the lens produced anatomical images and shapes which my eyes had never observed.”
Quote by Bill Brandt
Work
Bill Brandt: Selected Texts & Bibliography
Bill Brandt: Selected Texts & Bibliography is a curated selection of photographs and accompanying texts by the influential British photographer Bill Brandt. The book spans his career, highlighting his contributions to photography through a variety of subjects and styles. It features a detailed bibliography that documents the extensive range of Brandt's published works, providing insight into his professional journey and the evolution of his photographic practice. more
Author
Bill Brandt
Bill Brandt, born on May 3, 1904 in Hamburg, Germany, and died on December 20, 1983 in London, England, was a renowned German-born British photographer. Known for his unique photographic style and profound understanding of the art of photography, his work spans a variety of genres including portraiture, landscape, and documentary. more
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