Selected Photographer

I am inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson’s philosophy of capturing the decisive moment, where the emotion, motion, and composition align perfectly. Black and white emphasizes the strength, effort, and emotion in people’s faces and bodies. I aim is to combine Henri Cartier-Bresson’s decisive timing with a raw, powerful visual style that highlights athleticism and human movement.

Analysis of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s Style

Candid Timing: He captures real life without interrupting it.

Framing and Lines: His compositions often have strong geometry, lines, reflections, and balance.

Emotion: His photos feel deeply human such as small gestures, glances, movement.

Minimal Editing: Focused purely on timing and instinct rather than technical manipulation.

“Henri Cartier-Bresson: Principles & Practice.” Magnum Photos, https://www.magnumphotos.com/theory-and-practice/henri-cartier-bresson-principles-practice/. Accessed in 25 May 2025.

“Henri Cartier-Bresson.” Foto Arsenal Wien, https://www.fotoarsenalwien.at/en/exhibition/henri-cartier-bresson-en. Accessed in 25 May 2025.

Lim, Bora. “The Henri Cartier-Bresson of South Korea.” The New Yorker, https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-henri-cartier-bresson-of-south-korea. Accessed in 25 May 2025.

“Henri Cartier-Bresson.” Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/55380270402890614/. Accessed in 25 May 2025.

“Henri Cartier-Bresson: Brussels, 1932.” Holden Luntz Gallery, https://www.holdenluntz.com/magazine/photo-spotlight/henri-cartier-bresson-brussels-1932/. Accessed in  25 May 2025.

Critique of One Photo (Reference for My Project)

A man is caught mid-air, leaping over a puddle. The timing is perfect, a split second later and the photo would lose its magic. The background has reflections, fences, and shadows that create an almost surreal feel. I learned in order get a true decisive moment, I must anticipate, not just react. I will observe carefully and shoot right at the peak of action, when movement, expression, and composition align naturally.