What makes photos great?

It’s an irony of the Digital Age that, at a time when photography is more popular than ever, it’s often difficult to find anyone who can explain why certain pictures and photographers are, quite simply, great. LIFE.com offers insights from professional shooters, passionate aficionados, and LIFE editors on what, exactly, makes photos memorable and moving, and why particular photographers, past and present, really matter — and always will. Read it on Life.com