Background
Ansel Easton Adams was an American photographer who was born in February of 1902, he then died in April of 1984, at 82. He grew up in San Francisco, California. He Adams was 4 he broke his nose in an aftershock of the great earthquake and fire of 1906. His crooked nose is a distinct characteristic of his that he had for the rest of his life. He may have been dyslexic or hyperactive but it was never confirmed for sure. He always somewhat struggled in school and he was eventually put into a private school after being tutored by his father and aunt. He graduated with a "legitimizing diploma" which was about equivalent to passing 8th grade.
Style
Adams was really known for his "realist style". He took many minimalist shots in black and white to show the places beauty. He lets the scenery speak for itself instead of using bright color or making the landscape seem greater than they actually are like many other photographers of his time period did. His work really portrayed the scenery of the parks or mountains or forests that he photographed. He used dark contrast and deep focus to emphasize his images and especially his black and white work stood out while still being very simplistic.
Philosophy
Ansel Easton Adams was an American photographer who was born in February of 1902, he then died in April of 1984, at 82. He grew up in San Francisco, California. He Adams was 4 he broke his nose in an aftershock of the great earthquake and fire of 1906. His crooked nose is a distinct characteristic of his that he had for the rest of his life. He may have been dyslexic or hyperactive but it was never confirmed for sure. He always somewhat struggled in school and he was eventually put into a private school after being tutored by his father and aunt. He graduated with a "legitimizing diploma" which was about equivalent to passing 8th grade.
Style
Adams was really known for his "realist style". He took many minimalist shots in black and white to show the places beauty. He lets the scenery speak for itself instead of using bright color or making the landscape seem greater than they actually are like many other photographers of his time period did. His work really portrayed the scenery of the parks or mountains or forests that he photographed. He used dark contrast and deep focus to emphasize his images and especially his black and white work stood out while still being very simplistic.
Philosophy