studio portrait photographer
Irving Penn was born in 1917 in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was born to immigrant parents. Penn was one of the 21st century's greatest photographers. Although he was one of the most well known and top studio photographers out there, he was a very private man and kept most of his works to himself. Penn traveled many places doing his work throughout the years, he went to Mexico, New York, Japan, Spain, Nepal, pairs, etc. before returning to New York to finish most of his career there. After World War II, Penn really began to capture his portrait photography. When Penn was traveling he was allowed to take photos of whatever inspired him the most. He was allowed his own freedom of focus for his photos. One of his portrait projects that I found most interesting was the "Small Trades" project. Penn traveled the world and took photos of people who were selling things on the streets to make a living. This photo above, similar to many other small trade photos I enjoy is one of my ...