by Jerome D. Introduction Brandon Stanton (b. 1984, Marietta, Georgia) is the creator of Humans of New York — the most followed street portrait project in history, and one of the most significant acts of documentary photography produced in the soc…
Weegee: The Master of Raw Urban Storytelling Introduction Weegee (Arthur Fellig, 1899–1968) was one of the most iconic and influential street photographers of the 20th century. Known for his stark, high-contrast black-and-white images of New York …
Lisette Model: The Uncompromising Eye of Street and Portrait Photography Introduction Lisette Model (1901–1983) was one of the most radical and influential photographers of the 20th century. Known for her raw, confrontational portraits and unsentim…
Robert Mapplethorpe: The Master of Form, Beauty, and Controversy Introduction Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989) remains one of the most influential — and debated — photographers of the 20th century. Known for his exquisitely composed black-and-white p…
Ralph Gibson: Precision, Light, and the Leica Legacy Ralph Gibson, born in 1939 in Los Angeles, is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary photography. Known for his striking use of shadow, geometry, and surreal abstraction, Gibson has b…
Tyler Mitchell: Fresh Eyes on Portrait & Fashion Photography Tyler Mitchell (born 1995) is an American photographer and filmmaker known for his vivid, dreamlike imagery that celebrates youth, identity, and Black culture. In 2018, he made histor…
Philippe Halsman: Inventor of “Jumpology” and the Environmental Portrait Philippe Halsman (1906–1979, born Riga, Latvia) was a portrait photographer known for his creativity, technical inventiveness, and psychological depth. He designed custom came…