Bruce Davidson is an American photographer best known for his pictures documenting Harlem, New York. He has been a member of Magnum Photos since 1958. Most of his photos are set in the streets of Harlem, and other neighboring areas in New York. He was also in the army, where he took pictures while overseas. This artist mainly takes black and white pictures with an emphasis on contrast. He also uses a small aperture, which allows the viewer to see the surrounding areas.
Davidson takes portraits at a greater distance than most photographers, this is because he is emphasizing the surroundings. For example, he took a series of photos in Harlem around the 1960s-1970s. He then returned around 1998 to see how drastically the streets of Harlem have changed. His subjects are often looking straight into the camera lens to create a "haunting" effect. This captivates the viewer's attention since the viewer has no idea who this character is or what they are thinking.
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