Born in Denmark in 1973, Asger Carlsen is a photographer determined to bring something unique to the table of photography; specifically, he edits his photographs to take everyday things that we frequently see in photography and blend them together in unusual and sometimes gratuitous ways. His most widely-known series is called
Wrong and it showcases photos of scenes that would normally be typical, but with tweaks to catch your eye; some of the tweaks are subtle, and some... not so much.
Brassai, a.k.a. Gyula Halász, was born in Hungary in 1899 and eventually moved to Paris, France, where he stayed for the rest of his life (until 1984).
He began as a journalist, but his ticket to photography fame was his
1933 collection
Paris by Night, in which he was able to capture the magic of Parisian night life; much to the surprise of viewers, Brassai showed both the uptown and downtown sides of the city. From my point of view, he was an extensive appreciator of the female form.
Unfortunately, I was unable to find a terrible amount of background detail on this most daring photographer. His most famous collection of photos were those of the Hells Angels, seen in the collection
Bill Ray's Hells Angels. He actually spent over a month with this biker group, taking pictures for LIFE magazine that never actually made it into print. Personally, I liked that he was willing and able to approach the Hells Angels on their own terms and not judge them, and from his own account, he got along with them just fine. By being understanding and accommodating, Ray was able to get a glimpse of a very unusual and legendary world.
Born in Denmark in 1973, Asger Carlsen is a photographer determined to bring something unique to the table of photography; specifically, he edits his photographs to take everyday things that we frequently see in photography and blend them together in unusual and sometimes gratuitous ways. His most widely-known series is called Wrong and it showcases photos of scenes that would normally be typical, but with tweaks to catch your eye; some of the tweaks are subtle, and some... not so much. 
Brassai, a.k.a. Gyula Halász, was born in Hungary in 1899 and eventually moved to Paris, France, where he stayed for the rest of his life (until 1984).
He began as a journalist, but his ticket to photography fame was his
1933 collection Paris by Night, in which he was able to capture the magic of Parisian night life; much to the surprise of viewers, Brassai showed both the uptown and downtown sides of the city. From my point of view, he was an extensive appreciator of the female form. 
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