Famous photos

These colorized versions of black and white photographs allow you to look at a piece of history with a different eye.

Famous portrait photographers have a unique ability to capture the essence of their subjects, immortalizing them through their lenses. In this article, we

Construction Workers Lunchtime 1931 St Johns Bridge N. Portland Oregon historic bw photo by Ray Atkeson

From heartbreak to joy and everything in between, each of these iconic photos tell a truly American story.

Dame Maggie Smith is, without a doubt, one of the greatest actress' we know. No wonder she won 2 Oscars, 3 Golden Globe awards, 4 Emmy's, and much more.

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French photographer who was known for "candid" photography. He was also an early user of 35 mm film. He was born in 1908 and died in 2004. Part of his book, The Decisive Moment, 1952 I personally like this photo because it shows how composed a candid photo can be. This photo clearly was taken quickly, as he had to capture the birds flying away, but it looks as if a lot of time and planning went into it. He talks about this candid, quick photography in his book The…

These iconic photos show a fraction of a second in our world's history. They portray relationships, situations, and the passing of time.

Philippe Halsman captured everyone from screen sirens Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn to authors Aldous Huxley and John Steinbeck suspended in mid-air.

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Henri Cartier-Bresson. Behind the Gare St. Lazare. 1932. Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s. 13 7/8 × 9 1/2" (35.2 × 24.1 cm). Gift of the artist, by exchange. 249.2005. © 2024 Henri Cartier-Bresson/Magnum Photos, courtesy Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paris. Photography