Magnum Photos is a legendary alliance that was founded in 1947 by four pioneering photographers: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, George Rodger, and David Seymour. This artists' cooperative combines a remarkable range of individual styles into a powerful collaboration. Magnum represents some of the world's most renowned photographers, embodying the ideals of journalism, art, and storytelling.

With a vision to chronicle world events, people, places, and culture, Magnum defies convention, shatters the status quo, redefines history, and transforms lives. For over 70 years, Magnum has been creating exceptional photographic content for a global client base including media, charities, publishers, brands, and cultural institutions. The Magnum library is a living archive constantly updated with new work from around the world.

Magnum photographers are a rarity, and membership in the agency is considered the highest accolade in a photographer's career. Magnum Photos remains committed to its original values of uncompromising excellence, truth, respect, and independence as an authentic, storytelling photographic brand