Saul Leiter

Saul Leiter was a pioneer of color street photography, long before it was accepted as a serious art form. His work is characterized by a painterly approach, using reflections, shadows, and blurred elements to create abstract, atmospheric images of New York City. Leiters photography is less about the 'decisive moment' and more about the 'mood'a quiet, contemplative observation of urban life. His rediscovery in the early 2000s has made him a hero for modern photographers who seek to find beauty in the subtle, everyday details of the world around them.