Born in Hungary in 1913, this individual became one of the most (1) war photographers of the 20th century. They (2) showed an interest in photography while living in Berlin, where they sought refuge from political instability in their homeland. Moving to Paris, they connected with other expatriates and established themselves as a (3) , documenting the social and political upheavals of the time.
Their career truly took off during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s, where they captured some of the most iconic and powerful (4) of conflict. Their work was defined by a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity, bringing the harsh realities of war to audiences around the world. Their philosophy was simple yet daring: "If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not (5) enough," and they lived by this credo, often placing themselves in the line of fire to get the perfect shot.
During World War II, they covered major battles in Europe, including the D-Day (6) in Normandy, where they risked their life to document the chaos and courage of the invasion. Their images became (7) , shaping public perception of the war and influencing generations of photographers.
This individual was also a co-founder of (8) Photos, one of the most prestigious photography agencies in the world, which set the standard for photojournalism. Their career was (9) cut short when they were killed in Indochina in 1954 after stepping on a landmine, leaving behind a (10) of images that continue to inspire and resonate today.
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TBorn in Hungary in 1913, this individual became one of the most (1) renowned war photographers of the 20th century. They (2) initially showed an interest in photography while living in Berlin, where they sought refuge from political instability in their homeland. Moving to Paris, they connected with other expatriates and established themselves as a (3) photojournalist, documenting the social and political upheavals of the time.
Their career truly took off during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s, where they captured some of the most iconic and powerful (4) images of conflict. Their work was defined by a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity, bringing the harsh realities of war to audiences around the world. Their philosophy was simple yet daring: "If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not (5) close enough," and they lived by this credo, often placing themselves in the line of fire to get the perfect shot.
During World War II, they covered major battles in Europe, including the D-Day (6) landings in Normandy, where they risked their life to document the chaos and courage of the invasion. Their images became (7) legendary, shaping public perception of the war and influencing generations of photographers.
This individual was also a co-founder of (8) Magnum Photos, one of the most prestigious photography agencies in the world, which set the standard for photojournalism. Their career was (9) tragically cut short when they were killed in Indochina in 1954 after stepping on a landmine, leaving behind a (10) legacy of images that continue to inspire and resonate today.
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