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“A lot of what I am looking for is a moment of astonishment, he says. Those moments of pure consciousness when you involuntarily inhale and say 'Wow!'”

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Joel Meyerowitz

Joel Meyerowitz, born on March 6, 1938, is a renowned American photographer known for his ability to capture the beauty and emotion in everyday life, particularly in his street photography work in New York City. more

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