Why did Garry Winogrand take photographs?
Winogrand took pictures, to actually see how the world would look photographed.
Why did “citizens evolve from blurs to solid flesh”?
At first it was difficult to capture moving objects on photography as sharp solids, as the exposure time was too long, and figures appeared as ‘ghost’ figures, blurs. However, as technology evolved and enabled shorter exposure, it was finally possible to capture moving figures as solid flesh.
What was/is the “much misunderstood theory”?
Henri Cartier Bresson’s ‘The decisive moment’ is much misunderstood theory, as photographers at first try to be at the right place at the right time, like capture some exact event, however Bresson’s theory is about of capturing the unexpected. Like Meyerowitz said each camera has its own time line, and we are able to adjust it, so after a while it is almost like we would feel the time, and see at the same speed as our camera, and as he said ‘when you believe in it, you will actually see it’.
Who was the godfather of street photography in the USA?
Garry Winogrand was called a godfather of street photography, because of his obsession with photography, as things were always happening when he was around. Also the discomfort he created was the energy in his photographs, and interestingly the subject matter responded to his energy.
Who was Paul Martin and what did he do?
Paul Martin was a 19 th century British photographer. His work revealed other side of Victorian population through seaside, where people actually forget about all principles, rules, and simply enjoyed a moment in life.
Who said “When I was growing up photographers were either nerds or pornographers”?
Edward Ruscha stated that as the photography hit the bottom of social hierarchy, they were either nerds or pornographers.
Why does William Eggleston photograph in colour?
Eggleston was looking for more realistic images; also he believed colour help him to create more meaning for his images and affect the feelings. Eggleston focused on the influence of colour on the composition of the image.
What is William Eggleston about?
As Eggleston was really good observer it was stated that it is about ‘photographing life today’
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