Ernst Hass was a colour photographer born in
march 1921 in Vienna and died on 12th September
1986.

Just after the war Hass took up
photography. After being recognised
he started photographing for LIFE,
Vogue, and Look.
Ernst Hass’ parents always encouraged him to pursue his
creative talents and gave him confidence to start his career in
photography. He saw the world in colour, and refused to copy
most photographers back then so started taking photos in colour.
He bought his first camera at the age of 25 and since then he became an avid
documentarian. He was the first person to publish a colour photo essay for
LIFE in 1953 on Returning Prisoners of War. After that he joined the circle of
celebrity photographers. They helped him to pursue his dreams.