Some of the richest photography I thoroughly enjoy is photo-journalistic photography, made by that special breed of photographer who travels the globe covering news surrounding world issues, seeking out the truth and capturing some remarkable images. These images are so vitally important in raising awareness for the social and political issues that plague mankind.
Some of the most talented photographers working today are members of the legendary photo agency "Magnum".
Magnum Photos is an international photographic cooperative owned by its photographer-members, with offices located in New York, Paris, London and Tokyo. According to co-founder Henri Cartier-Bresson, "Magnum is a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually."
War photographers Robert Capa, David "Chim" Seymour, William Vandivert, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and George Rodger founded Magnum in 1947, responding to their World War II experiences. Magnum is one of the first photographic cooperatives, owned and administered entirely by members. The staff serve a support role for the photographers who retain all copyrights to their own work.
The Magnum cooperative has included photojournalists from across the world and has covered many historical events of the 20th century. The cooperative's archive includes photographs depicting family life, drugs, religion, war, poverty, famine, crime, government and celebrities.
The video attached here is a collective of just a small fraction of eye opening visuals that were created through Magnum.
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