Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson (French: Henri Cartier-Bresson, pronunciation: [ɑʁi kaʁtje bʁɛsɔ]; August 22, 1908 – August 3, 2004) was a representative French photographer. He studied painting when he was young and started taking part in photography in 1930. In 1931, he traveled extensively and his works began to be published in newspapers, magazines and books. He prefers black and white photography, loves Leica 135 rangefinder cameras and 50mm standard lenses, opposes cropping photos and using flash, and believes that scene light should not interfere. He is known as one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century and the founder of modern photojournalism. He was the founder of the Magland Photo News Agency, and his photography theory of "decisive moments" influenced later generations.