Biographies and profiles for famous photographers with last names starting with P-Z.
Irving Penn
Irving Penn was one of a group of photographers in the 30s and 40s (including Richard Avedon) that studied under Alexey Brodovitch and followed a very stark style of photography. Subjects were usually placed in front of a plain background with very basic lighting. This style was influential in the shaping of modern fashion photography.
Giles Peress
Giless Peress has been responsible for some of the most recognized photographs of human strife. His coverage of Iran, Bosnia, Northern Ireland, and Rwanda have brought insight into conflicts around the world.
Joe Rosenthal
rofile of Joe Rosenthal including a brief biography and information on his photographic works such as the Flag Raising over Iwo Jima
Francesco Scavullo
Learn about Francesco Scavullo, Cosmopolitan Magazine photographer and his half century spent photographing beautiful women.
Cindy Sherman
Cindy Sherman is one of the most well recognized female photographer of our time. Her photos of herself dressed as various characters have commanded some of the highest prices of any photographer. In addition to her photographic career she is also a film director and has appeared in cameo roles in several movies.
Edward J. Steichen
Edward J. Steichen was not only the first fashion photographer, but also served as the director of Photographic Arts for the Museum of Modern Art(MOMA.) He won an Academy Award in 1945 for a documentary film he directed.
Gary Winograd
Garry Winograd is the master of street photography. He has been showcased at the MOMA and has written several books, He focused much of his photography on candid shots done of normal people.
John Szarkowski
John Szarkowski, curator of the Museum of Modern Art changed the way in which Americans view photography. Adding photography to the list of artistic endeavors, he introduced the world to some of the greatest photographers of all time.
