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Black & white street photography by William Klein. Two boys in front of a candy store, NYC, 1955
© William Klein

Profile • Photography

William Klein

William Klein was a true pioneer — a multidisciplinary artist who worked across photography, painting, and filmmaking throughout his remarkable career. Known for his bold and unconventional approach, Klein's distinct visual language became a defining part of the 20th-century cultural zeitgeist and continues to resonate and influence today.

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black and white street photo by Edmond Leong
© Edmond Leong

Top 10 • Street

Top 10 cameras for street photography

What is the best camera for street photography? It is a much-debated topic, one that will, no doubt, continue to divide opinion for many years to come. We’ve taken a number of factors into account and selected what we believe are the top 10 cameras for street photography.<br />

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Black & white portrait photography by Monica Denevan. Fisherman, Burma
© Monica Denevan

Profile • Black & White

Monica Denevan

Renowned for her striking monochrome images, American Fine Artist Monica Denevan capturesthe essence of the people and places she photographs.

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