Bruce Gilden

"I'm known for taking pictures very close, and the older I get, the closer I get."

Bruce Gilden is an amusing photographer, aside from his talent. He is what I have learned is called a "street photographer." And he captures life first-hand, face-to-face, literally. His camera is like a weapon he throws out in people's faces attacking them. He conceals it and then snaps a shot when they least expect it. Thus is the nature of his work, and thus is the inherent candid quality of all his pieces. I admire his boldness, but know that I could never be quite as bold as him. Regardless, his photographs are amazing. I love the essence of each individual that they manage to capture within the frame.