Alfred Eisenstaedt
1898 - 1995
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Quotes
Biography
Alfred Eisenstaedt was a renowned German-American photojournalist famous for his candid photography. Born in 1898 in Germany, Eisenstaedt fled the Nazi regime in the 1930s and eventually settled in the United States. He became a staff photographer for 'Life' magazine, where he captured iconic images of major events and personalities of the 20th century, including the V-J Day in Times Square photograph. Eisenstaedt's work is celebrated for its humanistic approach and storytelling qualities.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
It's more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
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I don't like to work with assistants. I'm already one too many; the camera alone would be enough.
3
Photography is not about cameras, gadgets, and gismos. Photography is about photographers.
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When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear.
5
The important thing is not the camera but the eye.