1. Unit 57: Photography and
Photographic Practice
Research of other
photographers work
2. Photographer:
Ansel Adams was born and raised in San
Francisco. He took his first photograph in 1916,
and after training to become a concert pianist, he
changed directions and became a photographer.
Adams is mainly famous for his spectacular
images of American West and is also known for
his technical skill, pioneering the zone system
method of exposure and development control. He
authored numerous books and published several
portfolios of his images. He also wrote a series of
very influential technical books on photography.
In addition, Adams was highly regarded as a
teacher, lecturer, and conservationist. In 1980, he
was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom,
the country's highest civilian honor.
4. Image Description
Yosemite National Park is one of the United
States' most breath-taking parks, showcasing
California's most magnificent natural wonders.
Dozens of dramatic waterfalls, serene meadows,
and lengthy hiking trails make almost every
corner of this nearly 1,200-square mile park a
truly unforgettable destination to California
visitors and residents alike. Merging exquisite
natural attractions with accommodations and
activities for the whole family, Yosemite National
Park is a unique oasis that gives the park's more
than 3.5 million visitors per year a chance to get
an intimate and personal glimpse California's rich
historical and natural tradition.
5. Composition
Ansel Adams was very knowledgeable about photography and co-
created with , Fred Archer, the zone system. This is a system for
photographers to translate the light they see into specific densities
on negatives and paper, which gives more control over the finished
photograph. He also pioneered the idea of visualization which is
trying to determine how the finished photograph will look before it is
exposed. Ansel's received many awards for his work including three
Guggenheim fellowships, election as a fellow of the American
Academy of Arts and Science, the Presidential Medal of Freedom,
awarded by Jimmy Carter in 1980, and 2007 he was posthumously
inducted to the California Museum for History, Women and the Arts
by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
6. Techniques used
• Think shutter
speeds, rule of
thirds & depth of
field, show oher
examples of the
photographers
images and
describe their style
