Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French artist and humanist photographer considered a master of candid photography, and an early user of 35mm film. He pioneered the genre of street photography, and viewed photography as capturing a decisive moment.

22 August 1908

Born on the same birth date (22 August 1908): Erwin Thiesies

Born on the same birth day (22 August): Bryn Davies (musician) • Diana Nyad • Jean Berkey • Leni Riefenstahl • Luke Russert • Marius Bezykornovas • Mary McGrory • Max Scheler • Scooter Libby • Trey Gowdy

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