This portrait is by Dorothea Lange. She was best known for her photographs of unemployed men during the great depression and of migrant workers. I like this photograph because one can feel the heart ache that is being felt during this time. The concerned look on the woman's face and the children leaning on her makes the viewer have a sense of what they felt during that time.
This portrait is by Steve McCurry who is one of the most famous portrait photographers best known for his color photography. I like this photo because it allows one to dive into a world that is unknown to them and have a visual what that experience might be like.
This is a 20x24 Polaroid shot taken by Mary Ellen Mark, who has received many awards for her art. I enjoy this piece simply because of the uniqueness of the piece.
This is a portrait of Grace Kelly in Phillipe Halsman's work entitled Jump, which is one of his most famous works. I like this picture because it has a sense of innocence in it. It shows how much, not matter who you are, simply jumping in mid air can be.
This is a portrait of Louis Armstrong by Richard Avedon, who was the first staff photographer for the New York Times. This piece made me laugh because I can not decide whether or not the motion blur is on purpose or if Louis just could not sit still. All in all, I think it captures the essence of Louis pretty well.
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