Peter Sorel: The Cinematic Eye Behind the Scenes

Peter Sorel (born Peter Szentmiklosi) was one of cinema’s unsung heroes—a still photographer whose images from Easy Rider, Frida, and Life of Pi are iconic in their own right.

Fleeing Hungary, Sorel arrived in the U.S. and became a trusted still photographer in Hollywood. His images of Jack Nicholson or Peter Fonda defined eras, not just films.

Sorel didn’t just document. He created art. With emotional sensitivity and technical mastery, he quietly shaped the visual legacy of modern film.

At Better Moments, we honor artists like Sorel, who showed that one still frame can tell a story just as powerfully as a full film reel.

By Christian Nørgaard, Better Moments