Lou Stoumen

Lou Stoumen (1917, 1991) was an American documentary photographer and filmmaker known for his candid, humanistic images of everyday life, particularly his iconic photographs taken in Times Square, New York during the 1940s. His work captured the raw energy and street life of urban America, blending journalistic precision with a poetic sensibility. He was also an Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, and his photographic legacy has been increasingly recognized through gallery exhibitions and auction appearances.