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John Swope (August 23, 1908 – May 11, 1979) was a photographer for Life, and a commercial pilot who trained United States Army Air Forces pilots during World War II.
John Swope (23 de agosto de 1908 - 11 de mayo de 1979) fue fotógrafo de por vida, [1] y piloto comercial que entrenó a pilotos de la Fuerza Aérea del Ejército de los Estados Unidos durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial [2].
John Swope was one of the first American photographers to document Japan after World War II, capturing the impact of the conflict on the people and the land. His book A Letter From Japan combines his powerful images with his personal letters to his wife, revealing his humanity and sensitivity.
John Swope (August 23, 1908 – May 11, 1979) was a photographer for Life, and a commercial pilot who trained United States Army Air Forces pilots during World War II.
15 de may. de 1979 · John Swope, a photographer who had a long association with Hollywood and the theater and who was also a theatrical producer, died Friday at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif.
John Swope broke the mold of Hollywood"s glamour shots when he burst in the scene in 1936. What makes his work unique is how he used available light, shot from unusual angles, and informal portraits. This might come from his influence of Mondrian"s use of linear space.
John Swope was a versatile and influential photographer who captured a broad spectrum of subjects in black and white. He documented Hollywood, war, India, and more with a keen eye for the human condition and aesthetics.
