Yousuf Karsh (December 23, 1908 – July 13, 2002) was an Armenian-Canadian photographer, and one of the most famous and accomplished portrait photographers of all time. He says ”My chief joy is to photograph the great in heart, in mind, and in spirit, whether they be famous or humble”.
Karsh is regarded as one of the masters of 20th century photography. His body of work includes portraits of statesmen, artists, musicians, authors, scientists, and men and women of accomplishment.