Elliott Erwitt is an American photographer known for his candid street photography capturing spontaneous, unusual, and humorous moments in everyday life. Born in 1928 in Paris, France, Erwitt immigrated to the United States in 1936 and began taking photographs in the 1940s. Throughout his career, Erwitt has published over 20 photography books and has had his work exhibited in major museums worldwide. His black-and-white photos, often capturing people interacting or engaged in mundane activities, have helped define street photography as an artistic genre.