Henri cartier-bresson photographer biography templates

Henri Cartier-Bresson is considered to be a founding father of modern photojournalism.

His passion and work took him to different parts of the world and he photographed several major international events in his time, such as the Spanish Civil War and the 1968 French uprisings.

Early Life

Henri Cartier-Bresson was born in Chanteloup, France, on August 22, 1908.

He grew up in a family with four younger siblings. His father earned a high income as a textile manufacturer, but his parents raised the children up in a frugal lifestyle.

Schooling Years

Cartier-Bresson received his education in Paris.

He showed an inclination for literature and arts from an early age, reflecting his artistic family background with an artist for a great-grandfather, a printer for an uncle, and a father who was into drawing.

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