LENNART NILSSON

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 8/24/1922     Death: 1/28/2017

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Lennart Nilsson was a Swedish photographer noted for his photographs of human embryos and other medical subjects once considered unphotographable, and more generally for his extreme macro photography. He was also considered to be among Sweden’s first modern photojournalists.

NOTABLE WORK

A Child Is Born

WHY THEY MATTER

Lennart Nilsson was intellectually unique and groundbreaking for his ability to capture images of human embryos and other medical subjects that were previously thought to be unphotographable. His pioneering work in extreme macro photography pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible in the field of photography, showcasing his innovative and technical skills. Additionally, his role as one of Sweden's first modern photojournalists highlights his contribution to the evolution of visual storytelling in the field of journalism.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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