Genres I want to include:

• environmental photography
• documentary photography
• portrait photography
• street photography

Artist Studies : Environmental photographers

Arnold Newman

Who is Arnold Newman?

Arnold Abner Newman was an American photographer, noted for his “environmental portraits” of artists and politicians. He was also known for his carefully composed abstract still life images. In 2006, he was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum.

What inspired Arnold Newman?

Arnold Newman was partially influenced by Flemish Painters. Flemish Painters focus on many different kinds of genres whether its still life paintings, environmental paintings or even portraits there are so many genres of art within this field of painting.

Who inspired Arnold Newman?

Along side Flemish painters He also mentioned that the work of the Cubists, including Picasso, influenced the way he structures a photograph. Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and stage designer considered one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. Picasso is credited, along with Georges Braque, with the creation of Cubism.

Moodboard of Arnold Newman’s photography

Personal Opinion

What I like about Arnold Newman’s work is that he uses people within their natural environment therefore he captures people to their full capacity as people often feel the most comfortable in their own personal environment. Although they do know they are being photographed many of the images still turn out very natural as if the camera wasn’t there.

Arnold uses quite a lot of natural lighting in his images, whether they are taken outside or close to windows letting in the natural sunlight and lighting in from the outside. Although all of his images are manipulated and changed to black and white the natural lighting within each image is still very clear and noticeable.

All of Arnold Newman’s photographs have a warm light feel to them even whilst all the images are black and white you can still see the warm, soft lighting within the photographs.

Arnold Newman uses a wide range of different perspectives, shapes and points of view within his images, some are up close and very detailed while others show a bigger picture with less of a focal point.

Artist study two – Street photographers/documentary

Henri Cartier Bresson

Who is Henri cartier Bresson?

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French artist and humanist photographer considered a master of candid photography, and an early user of 35mm film. He pioneered the genre of street photography, and viewed photography as capturing a decisive moment. Cartier-Bresson was one of the founding members of Magnum Photos in 1947.

Who inspired Henri Cartier Bresson?

Cartier-Bresson’s photographic vision was shaped by a blend of artistic, philosophical, and documentary influences, ranging from Surrealism and Pictorialism to painting and the revolutionary spirit of the 20th century. His unique style, which emphasized capturing the essence of life’s fleeting moments, was an amalgamation of these diverse inspirations.

some of the types of people who inspired him:

• The Pictorialists (Artistic Photography Movement)
• Garry Winogrand and Walker Evans
• The Surrealists
• Robert Capa
• Paul Strand and Edward Weston
• The Concept of “The Decisive Moment”
• Painting and Drawing

What was Henri Cartier Bresson’s most famous piece?

Henri Cartier Bresson’s most famous piece was the Place de l’Europe, Behind Gare Saint Lazare (1932)

Image Description:

Cartier-Bresson’s impulsive masterpiece picturing a man suspended in mid-air as he hops over a large puddle creates a sense of anticipation as he captures the dynamic movement of an unaware participant in the decisive moment: the instant before his heel hits the water.

Henri Cartier Bresson Moodboard

Henri Cartier Bresson famous Quotes

• “The decisive moment is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as the precise organization of forms which give that event its proper expression.”
• “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.”
• “I do not photograph nature, I photograph life.”
• “There is nothing in this world that does not have a decisive moment.”

Personal Opinion

Henri Cartier Bresson’s work is really intriguing, I love how he captures very pure moments in time which show a story from a first look within the image but which also have a deeper meaning and story to each and every image.

The decisive moment definition – is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as of a precise organisation of forms which give that event its proper expression.

He inspires me as I am a very creative person who enjoys creating deeper meanings and stories behind images which may look so simple however they create such a inspiring story behind them.

Artist study three – portrait photography

Oliver Doran

who is Oliver Doran?

Oliver Doran is an internationally renowned portrait, editorial, and commercial photographer. Known for his ability to capture spontaneous, heartfelt moments with genuine emotions, his work has attracted clients from all over the world. After expanding his portfolio in the Middle East and returning to Jersey in 2020, Oliver now blends his global experience with a focus on capturing life’s most precious milestones.

What kind of photos does oliver doran take?

Oliver Doran takes a wide range of different portrait images of people in various different angles, he has taken portrait images for magazine covers, family shoots for memories and various other styles of portraits for many different occasions.

website quote – “At Oliver Doran Studios, we craft stunning, timeless, and iconic visual stories that rival the elegance of high-end magazine covers—capturing your true essence in every shot.”

Who and what has Oliver Doran worked with?

Based in Jersey, Oliver travels internationally for both private and commercial commissions. His work has taken him to cities like London, Paris, Malaga, and Dubai, where he collaborates with luxury brands such as Cartier and Dior. He’s also worked with major publications like GQ, Esquire, and Cosmopolitan, and photographed celebrities including Robert De Niro, Lewis Hamilton, and Colin Firth.

Here are all the brands and companies he has worked with:

Oliver Doran moodboard