Yousuf Karsh was a photographer known for his portraits of influential figures of the 20th century. He aimed to capture their essence in a single frame and portray them as powerful and heroic. His compositions focused closely on his subjects' faces and expressions to emphasize their importance. Through poses and techniques like lighting and camera settings, Karsh aimed to represent his subjects in a way that reflected how the public saw them and what they stood for. While his ability to portray subjects was a strength, some criticize that he depicted everyone as heroes regardless of their true personalities.