Portraiture

Diane Arbus
Photographed sad, odd and surreal people. She famously photographed the Matthaei family, notably the children of the family with seemingly sad expressions. Diane Arbus died in 1971 having taken her own life. She suffered from depression throughout her life which was reflected in her photography.





Walker Evans

Most famous for capturing the effects of the Great Depression whilst working for the FSA (Farm Security Administration).









Richard Avedon
Famous for his striking portraits of the American social and political elite.









Larry Clark
A controversial photographer who took photographs of what was happening around him in his own life. His photographs often depicted drug use and nudity.