Iconic images

Iconic images and biographies of the photographers behind the images. Taken from our ‘Icons of photography’ feature in the Amateur Photographer magazine

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  George Rodger 1908-1995 – Iconic Photographer

  September 12, 2011

  George Rodger was an important pioneer of photojournalism who broke new ground with his work. David Clark writes about George Rodgers life and photography

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  The shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald – Robert H Jackson – Iconic Photograph

  August 30, 2011

  Robert H Jackson’s determination and rapid reactions resulted in his capture of a dramatic moment in 20th century US history, writes David Clark

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  Josef Koudelka 1938-present – Iconic Photographer

  August 23, 2011

  Iconic, elusive and enigmatic, Josef Koudelka is a celebrated photojournalist who restlessly wanders the world in pursuit of his art, David Clark writes about Josef Koudelka life to date

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  DESSAU 1945 (Informer) – Henri Cartier-Bresson – Iconic Photograph

  August 23, 2011

  Henri Cartier-Bresson’s brilliantly timed image captures the public denunciation of a Gestapo informer and symbolises the Allies’ victory in Europe, writes David Clark.

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  Michael Kenna (1953-present) – Iconic Photographer

  July 19, 2011

  Michael Kenna’s distinctive personal vision has made him one of the world’s top landscape photographers, writes David Clark

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  The Kiss – Arthur Steel – Iconic Photograph

  July 19, 2011

  Arthur Steel was one of the few photographers to capture Charles and Diana’s famous wedding-day kiss. He tells David Clark how he did it

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  Isambard Kingdom Brunel by Robert Howlett – Iconic Photograph

  July 18, 2011

  Robert Howlett's 1857 photograph of Brunel is one of the great portraits of the Victorian era, writes David Clark

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  Eve Arnold – Iconic Photographer

  July 18, 2011

  Eve Arnold’s integrity, natural photographic ability and steely determination made her one of the world’s top photojournalists. David Clark looks at her life and work

• William Eugene Smith – Iconic Photographer

  October 26, 2010

  W. Eugene Smith led a troubled but eventful life and his groundbreaking photo essays have inspired generations of photojournalists, David Clark writes about W. Eugene Smith's life and work 1918-1978

• V-J Day in Times square – Alfred Eisenstaedt – Iconic Photograph

  September 14, 2010

  Icons of Photography - Iconic Photograph - V-J Day in Times square - Alfred Eisenstaedt

• Iconic photographer Alfred Stieglitz – Icons of Photography

  August 16, 2010

  Alfred Stieglitz was one of photography’s great pioneers and a tireless advocate of the medium as an art form. David Clark looks at Alfred Stieglitz's long and productive career

• Famine in Sudan by Tom Stoddart – Iconic Photograph

  July 20, 2010

  Tom Stoddart’s powerful picture captures a real-life act of greed but it’s publication directly helped famine victims, writes David Clark

• Elliott Erwitt: 1928 – present – Iconic photographer

  July 20, 2010

  Icons of Photography - Iconic photographer Elliott Erwitt: 1928 - present - Elliott Erwitt’s observant, insightful and often humorous images make him a unique figure in world photography, David Clark looks at some of his work

• Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston by Neil Leifer – Iconic Photograph

  June 22, 2010

  
  ICONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY -ICONIC photograph Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston : Neil Leifer’s iconic picture captures one of the 20th century’s greatest sportsmen at his peak. David Clark looks at the story behind the image

• Three Boys at Lake Tanganyika by Martin Munkácsi – Iconic photograph

  April 27, 2010

  Martin Munkácsi’s dynamic 1930s photograph inspired Henri Cartier-Bresson, who in turn influenced generations of photojournalists. David Clark finds out what makes the image so special

• Roger Fenton – Iconic Photographer

  March 22, 2010

  Roger Fenton was a pioneer of photography, who produced some of the best photographs of his era and was the first official war photographer. David Clark looks at his life and work

• Steve McCurry – Iconic Photographer

  March 9, 2010

  Magnum and National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry is arguably one of the top photojournalists working today. David Clark looks at his busy and productive career

• Bob Carlos Clarke – Iconic Photographer

  March 1, 2010

  David Clark on the life of Bob Carlos Clarke, the creative yet tragic photographer whose provocative work and outspoken opinions concealed a dark side to his personality, we find out why his images are seen as Iconic within Photography.

• Casualties of War – David Turnley – Icons of Photography

  February 19, 2010

  Despite strict reporting restrictions imposed by the US Government, David Turnley’s Photograph became the iconic image from the 1991 Gulf War. David Clark tells its story

• James Dean Time Square – Dennis Stock – Icons of Photography

  February 15, 2010

  Dennis Stock’s atmospheric photograph of Hollywood actor James Dean is one of the great movie-star portraits. We look at why this image is seen as an Icon of Photography.