The most important XX and XXI century photographers

Burn in Hungary October 22 1913

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One of the most importants war photographers

He took pictures in the Spanish Civil War, the chinese resistance to Japan and World War II,

Died while shooting in the Indochina war

His photographs had a very powerful narrative, he used black and white film

Used photography as a silent protest against barbarities and oscial injustice caused by war.

His emotional partner was Gerda Taro another important photographer

Udine, Italy August 22 1896

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Starts by being a model for Edward Waston

Collabprated with many mexican magazines

Was an actress in opera, theater and many silent movies from 1910 to 1920

started taking pictures since he was 6 years old

Worked at the famous studio 54 by lying about his age

Studied on New York , where he had a harsh life a presumably had to perform prostitution

Many of his friends, including his boyfriend died at young age because of HIV

He is now a legend in the world of photography, celebrity related media and publicity

His style is very colorful and psychedelic, and has worked with Natalie Portman, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Marylin Manson among others

Canadian photographer

Famous for his exposition "Ashes and snow", which portraits animals with kids in a powerful narrative picturng

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Also a film maker his documentary reached critical success

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Gregory Colbert has been the recipient of a number of awards and distinctions. Most recently, he was named the honorary ambassador of culture and tourism to Mexico

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born in New York in 1948

Photojournalist and war photographer

He has won the Robert Capa medal over 5 times

He was injured by a grenade in Afghanistan in 2003.

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his most important work includes the americna invasion to Irak

Nachtwey received the prestigious Dan David Prize in 2002 for his haunting photos aimed to burden viewers with an uncomfortable awareness that will force them to seek justice and change.

He pictures human suffering and tries to make a statement against the cruelty of war in his pictures, he shoots on black and white

Wildlife photographer

born and raised in South Africa the environment gave him sensibility to the sorrounding

He had affinity specially with reptiles particullary snakes which he had a collection

He also made colorful landscapes and showed the world the beauty of nature in Africa

Born in France August 22 1908

Considered the father of photojournalism

Founded the Magum Company along with Robert Capa

Early adopter of the 35 mm format

Born in Houston Texas 1975

Her work and exposition have travelled all around the world

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Enhances his photographies to give an ironical feeling to them and add a psychedelic and nostalgia (many of the pictures are ambiented in the 50s)

Canadian photographer

Very important photojournalist

is early work included projects on the Contra war in Nicaragua, the civil war in El Salvador, relatives of the disappeared in Guatemala, and American Vietnam War veterans who worked to rebuild Vietnam.

part of the magmun agency

Works mostly with black and white and his photographs have a very important social context, picturing human suffering or revoultionary spirit

also took pictures of his family

Born in New York 1928

Director, photographer, screewriter, producer and cinematographer

One of the best and most influential movie makers of the 20th century, his best works include: "Dr Strangelove or How I stopped worrying and learn to love the bomb", "The Shining", "2001: Space odyssey" and "Full Metal Jacket" among other films.

Started as a photographer for a magazine in New York, used to portrait life ina very particular way (as seen mostly on his films), his pictures were rich in narrative and aesthethically good looking.

born September 19 un Warsaw

has won severy times the international Word press photo award

Studied Law in Poland

Took pictures of wildlife, handicapped athletes, shaolin monks among others.

His photographs have a rich narrative and are able to give the message of human strength and training. Also we pereceive in his work mental training and endure of pain. He shoots on black and white.