Snow (1960) — American photographer Saul Leiter is considered one of the pioneers of color photography. Saul Leiter, Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York. Straw Hat (1955) — He moved to New York to pursue his career as a painter in 1946, but soon became enamored by the creative potential of photography in the city. Saul Leiter Harlem (1960) — He carried his camera everywhere, capturing daily life in New York. Saul Lieter Postmen (1952) — By 1947, he was shooting photographs in color. Saul Leiter, Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York. Soames Bantry, Nova (1960) — He applied what he learned from painting to his photography -- using unique textures and abstract framing in his work. Saul Leiter. Courtesy Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York. Taxi (1957) — At the time, shooting in color was considered an unappealing art form because it was expensive. Saul Lieter Through Boards (1957) — Leiter often shunned the limelight, and opted to quietly produce his art rather than participate in exhibitions. Saul Leiter, Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York. Carol Brown (1958) — Leiter eventually began partnering with fashion publications, working on shoots with Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar. Saul Leiter Prev Next
