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Magnum Photos

A prestigious international photography cooperative founded in 1947, known for its diverse range of documentary, artistic, and photojournalistic work.

A highly esteemed international photographic cooperative, established in 1947 by four pioneering photographers - Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger, and David "Chim" Seymour. The agency is globally renowned for its extensive range of photographic styles, including photojournalism, documentary, and fine art photography, representing the work of a distinguished roster of photographers. These photographers maintain their individual artistic autonomy while contributing to a collective archive and participating in a cooperative business structure. Magnum Photos Agency is distinguished by its commitment to preserving photographers' copyright, ensuring creative control, and promoting high-quality, impactful images that capture significant moments in history, culture, and the human experience. The agency's collaborative ethos and dedication to excellence have made it a leading force in the world of photography for over seven decades.

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Gamma

A French photojournalism agency founded in 1966, specializing in news, politics, and current events coverage.

A French photojournalism agency founded in 1966, specializing in news, politics, and current events coverage.


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Sygma

A former international photo agency, known for its news, sports, and entertainment photography.

A former international photo agency, known for its news, sports, and entertainment photography.


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From the Edge with Peter Lik

A television series featuring landscape photographer Peter Lik as he travels across the United States, capturing stunning images of the country's natural beauty.

A television series featuring landscape photographer Peter Lik as he travels across the United States, capturing stunning images of the country's natural beauty.


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PPA Lifetime Achievement Award

An award presented by Professional Photographers of America (PPA) to recognize significant and enduring contributions to the field of professional photography.

An award presented by Professional Photographers of America (PPA) to recognize significant and enduring contributions to the field of professional photography.


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National Geographic

A popular magazine and media company known for its striking photography, in-depth articles on science, nature, culture, and history.

A popular magazine and media company known for its striking photography, in-depth articles on science, nature, culture, and history.


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Mountain Light

A photography company founded by nature photographer Galen Rowell, offering workshops, prints, and books focused on landscape and adventure photography.

A photography company founded by nature photographer Galen Rowell, offering workshops, prints, and books focused on landscape and adventure photography.


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Stock photography agency

A company that licenses and sells a collection of photographs, illustrations, and videos for various commercial and editorial purposes.

A company that licenses and sells a collection of photographs, illustrations, and videos for various commercial and editorial purposes.


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Ansel Adams Award

A photography award named in honor of Ansel Adams, a renowned American photographer, recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of photography and environmental conservation.

A photography award named in honor of Ansel Adams, a renowned American photographer, recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of photography and environmental conservation.


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San Francisco Art Institute

A renowned art school in San Francisco, offering degree programs in various disciplines, including photography, fostering creativity and innovation among its students.

A renowned art school in San Francisco, offering degree programs in various disciplines, including photography, fostering creativity and innovation among its students.


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Vogue

A leading fashion and lifestyle magazine, founded in 1892, showcasing the latest fashion trends, culture, and artistic expression, with a strong emphasis on photography.

A leading fashion and lifestyle magazine, founded in 1892, showcasing the latest fashion trends, culture, and artistic expression, with a strong emphasis on photography.


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Vanity Fair

A well-known magazine focusing on culture, fashion, and current affairs, known for its compelling storytelling, captivating photography, and high-profile contributors.

A well-known magazine focusing on culture, fashion, and current affairs, known for its compelling storytelling, captivating photography, and high-profile contributors.


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Rolling Stone

A popular culture and music magazine, founded in 1967, featuring articles, interviews, and iconic photography of musicians, celebrities, and political figures.

A popular culture and music magazine, founded in 1967, featuring articles, interviews, and iconic photography of musicians, celebrities, and political figures.


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Diana Vreeland

A prominent fashion editor (1903-1989) who worked at Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, known for her bold editorial style, innovative ideas, and promotion of groundbreaking photography.

A prominent fashion editor (1903-1989) who worked at Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, known for her bold editorial style, innovative ideas, and promotion of groundbreaking photography.


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Harper's Bazaar

A prestigious fashion magazine founded in 1867, showcasing fashion trends, photography, and culture, known for its collaborations with renowned photographers and designers.

A prestigious fashion magazine founded in 1867, showcasing fashion trends, photography, and culture, known for its collaborations with renowned photographers and designers.


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National Portrait Gallery

A historic art gallery in London, dedicated to the display of portraits of significant British individuals, featuring a range of artistic mediums, including photography.

A historic art gallery in London, dedicated to the display of portraits of significant British individuals, featuring a range of artistic mediums, including photography.


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Metropolitan Museum of Art

A world-renowned museum in New York City, housing an extensive collection of art spanning various cultures and historical periods, including photographic works.

A world-renowned museum in New York City, housing an extensive collection of art spanning various cultures and historical periods, including photographic works.


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Brodovitch Museum of Modern Arts

A fictitious museum, often referenced as a tribute to influential designer and photographer, Alexey Brodovitch, who played a significant role in shaping modern graphic design and photography.

A fictitious museum, often referenced as a tribute to influential designer and photographer, Alexey Brodovitch, who played a significant role in shaping modern graphic design and photography.


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Jumpology

Jumpology is actually a real photography technique. It was created by photographer Philippe Halsman. The reason Halsman had his subjects jump in the air was that he wanted to capture the true spirit of his subjects.

Jumpology is actually a real photography technique. It was created by photographer Philippe Halsman. The reason Halsman had his subjects jump in the air was that he wanted to capture the true spirit of his subjects.

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Catch light

The word "catch light" or "catchlight" can refer to either the light source or the highlight itself that produces a specular highlight in a subject's eye in an image. [1] They are also known as "eye lights" or "Obies," the latter of which is a nod to Merle Oberon, for whom the light was created by Ballard's then-husband, cinematographer Lucien Ballard. The catch light is either a byproduct of the lighting technique used or was designed specifically to provide a sparkle or glint to a subject's eye during shooting. The method works well in both still and moving picture photography because it emphasizes the subject's eyes, which would otherwise be buried in the background or among other scene elements.

The word "catch light" or "catchlight" can refer to either the light source or the highlight itself that produces a specular highlight in a subject's eye in an image. [1] They are also known as "eye lights" or "Obies," the latter of which is a nod to Merle Oberon, for whom the light was created by Ballard's then-husband, cinematographer Lucien Ballard. The catch light is either a byproduct of the lighting technique used or was designed specifically to provide a sparkle or glint to a subject's eye during shooting. The method works well in both still and moving picture photography because it emphasizes the subject's eyes, which would otherwise be buried in the background or among other scene elements.


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