We all marvel at the work of Yosef Karsh, Canada's foremost
photographer. Did you ever wonder what technique Karsh used
to capture Winston Churchill?
One of Churchill's trademarks was his cigar. When Karsh posed
Churchill, he allowed Churchill to hold his cigar. Karsh, in his
informal style, walked up to Churchill supposedly to get a light
level. He held in his hand the remote for his camera.
Standing in front of Churchill, Karsh casually pulled the cigar from
the lips of Churchill and walked back toward his camera. As he
walked he clicked his remote and captured the "cross and indignant" look
on Churchill's face.
Compare the photograph on the left to any other shot of Churchill and
you will agree that Karsh was a master psychologist!
One of Churchill's trademarks was his cigar. When Karsh posed
Churchill, he allowed Churchill to hold his cigar. Karsh, in his
informal style, walked up to Churchill supposedly to get a light
level. He held in his hand the remote for his camera.