James H. Karales

Place: Canton

Born: 1930

Death: 2002

Biography:

James H. Karales was an American photographer and photo-essayist, best known for his work with Look magazine from 1960 to 1971. He covered the Civil Rights Movement throughout its duration, taking many of the movement's memorable photographs, including those of the formation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his family.

Career

Karales was born in Ohio to a family of Greek immigrants. Although he initially enrolled in Ohio University with the intention of majoring in electrical engineering, Karales switched his major to photography after watching his roommate in the darkroom. He graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1955, departing Ohio for New York City. He eventually found work as a darkroom assistant for photo-essay photographer W. Eugene Smith at the Magnum photo agency. Karales's single best known image is the iconic photograph of the Selma to Montgomery march showing people proudly marching along the highway under a cloudy turbulent sky. This photograph, taken in 1965, is a testament to Karales's ability to capture the essence of the Civil Rights Movement. James H. Karales also documented Dr. King's family life after being given unprecedented access in 1962-63, publishing photographs showing Dr. King explaining to his daughter Yolanda why they could not go to an amusement park and interacting with other noted figures, including Rosa Parks and Jackie Robinson.

Notable Works

Some of Karales's notable works include:

• James H. Karales: Selma to Montgomery march, 1965
• James H. Karales: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his family, 1962-63
• James H. Karales: The formation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), 1960

Karales's work has been exhibited at various museums, including National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. His photographs have also been published in several books, including "Controversy and Hope: The Civil Rights Movement Photographs of James Karales", which was published by the University of South Carolina Press in 2013. Civil rights documentation is a key aspect of Karales's work, and his photographs continue to be an important part of American history. https://Wikioo.org/@@/D26S65 provides more information on the Pictorialism Art Movement, which influenced Karales's style. Karales's estate is represented by the Howard Greenberg Gallery in New York. His work continues to be an important part of American history and a testament to the power of photography in capturing the essence of the Civil Rights Movement. https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CRCM provides more information on Pictorialism Art Movement, which influenced Karales's style. In conclusion, James H. Karales was a talented photographer who captured the essence of the Civil Rights Movement through his photographs. His work continues to be an important part of American history and a testament to the power of photography in capturing the essence of the movement.