Arthur Fellig, was a photographer and photo journalist with the nickname Weegee, a reference to the “Ouija” board because of his seemingly psychic ability to show up at a crime scene moments after the police arrived. Weegee started photography in the 20′s and by 1938 was the only freelance photo newsman armed with a short wave police radio, and a complete dark room in the trunk of his car. Weegee zoomed all over town chasing the new york story with his camera. Arthur Fellig was known for capturing candid moments of the gritty life of New Yorker City crime scenes.
Weegee (Arthur Fellig) Quote:
“When you find yourself beginning to feel a bond between yourself and the people you photograph, when you laugh and cry with their laughter and tears, you will know you are on the right track.”
View the MoMa Online Collection of Weegee (Arthur Fellig)‘s work.
