Bresson

1. What kind of Photography was Bresson best-known for? What subjects was he interested in?


Bresson was a unique photographer. He was most known for his documentary-style photography or old-style photography. Most of his picutres were not in color. If they were in color, he felt that it would take away from the individual inside the picture, and that that would might get distracted by the things around the photo. He was mostly interested in shooting people in the midst of their lives. He was always at the right place at the right time, getting the inside photo of a person who was not even posing.

2. What did you learn about Photography from watching this documenary? Be specific. Think about how he chose his subjects. What were his technical strengths as a photography. What made his pictures "special"?

I really learned that not every photograph has to have a huge significance. He used everyday scenes that most people wouldn't think of taking pictures of, and somehow put a look of meaning behind them. Whenever there was a big event, he was there to take the expressions of the people. His photos had feeling about them in the sence that the looks of some of the faces he took could have been fear, or just someones everyday look. Bresson was able to capture peoples in-between moments. He said that every picture he took made people wonder what would happen next.

3. Use three words to describe Bresson's photography. Only three. Be unique! Be vivid!

Characteristic. Intervening. Individual.