One of the masters of 20th century photography. A Canadian photographer, his body of work includes portraits of statesmen, artists, musicians, authors, scientists, and men and women of accomplishment. His big break came with his portrait of Winston Churchill in 1941. Of the 100 most notable people of the 20th century, Karsh has photographed 51 of them. Karsh was noted for his expertise of studio lighting. He often would light the subject's hands seperately from the rest of the subject to provide a distinctive transcendence to the photograph and really bring out the character of the subject. He was known for capturing the essence of a person in portraits, relying on the exact second that his subjects would drop their mask and you'd be able to see for a glimpse the true humanity in them. His extraordinary and unique portfolio presents the viewer with an intimate and compassionate view of humanity.
Winston Churchill
Audrey Hepburn
Humphrey Bogart
Fidel Castro
Albert Einstein
Muhammad Ali
"My chief joy is to photograph the great in heart, in mind, and in spirit, whether they be famous or humble."
- Cody Barz
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