Imogen Cunningham
American photographer (1883-1976)
Yousuf Karsh
Armenian-Canadian photographer
Yousuf Karsh, FRPSwas an Armenian-Canadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. He has been described as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century.
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Yousuf Karsh, FRPSwas an Armenian-Canadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. He has been described as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century.
An Armenian genocide survivor, Karsh migrated to Canada as a refugee. By the 1930s he established himself as a significant photographer in Ottawa, where he lived most of his adult life, though he traveled extensively for work. His iconic 1941 photograph of Winston Churchill was a breakthrough point in his career, through which he took numerous photos of known political leaders, men and women of arts and sciences. More than 20 photos by Karsh appeared on the cover of Life magazine, until he retired in 1993.
7 Quotes by Yousuf Karsh
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If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity.
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I’ve also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often feel alone. But that same loneliness is part of their ability to create.
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Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can.
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Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.
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Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
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The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they’ve gone.
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There is a brief moment when all there is in a man’s mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude. This is the moment to record.
Yousuf KarshArmenian-Canadian photographer