George S. Zimbel

(1929-2023)

“A lot goes into a finished documentary photograph: a very personal view of life, a knowledge of

technique, and of course information. It is the information that grabs the viewer, but it is the

photographer's art that holds them”

In an era of increased manipulation of the photographic image by computer technology,

George S. Zimbel’s commitment to the straight photograph became stronger. A hallmark of his approach is nonintervention. He photographed what was really happening and felt that serious observation is more important than creating a scene.