Photo By Daniel Kuhlman

Decisive Moments: Selected Photographs from Columbia High School

The Decisive Moment is one of the greatest photography books ever published. It brings together photographic material from the first twenty years of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s career. Originally published in 1952, with cover art by Henri Matisse, it was the first critical text on photography to introduce the now-famous expression “decisive moment”. The world renowned photographer, Robert Capa, considered The Decisive Moment to be a “bible for photographers.” To this day it remains an essential reference for photographers everywhere. 

The CHS Photography Program is honored and excited to share our decisive moments with the SOMA community, enjoy the show! 

The Columbia High School Photography Program would like to extend our special thanks to:

The Achieve Foundation
The Pollock Arts Initiative
The Music & Arts Education Project
Maplewood Arts & Culture 

And the communities of South Orange & Maplewood. Your grants, donations and support are vital to the continued growth and success of our emerging young photographers. 

Opening Reception:
Friday, January 16 from 4 PM to 8 PM
Light Refreshments Available
On View Saturdays and Sundays:
January 17 through January 25 from 4 PM to 8 PM

1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ