Ansel Adams was a famous American photographer born in San Francisco. He developed the zone system for better exposure control that influenced many photographers. Adams enjoyed landscape photography and developed his skills before passing away in 1984. The document discusses Adams' life and impact, why the author chose him as a subject, and includes sample black and white photographs.

1. Master of Photography: Ansel Adams
Michael Tucker
DP1 – Per 1
B&W Photography
Unit 6: Master of Photography

2. About Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams was born in San Francisco,
California. In 1919 he contracted the
Spanish Flu and became very sick but
recovered after several months to resume his
outdoor life. His first photographs were
published in 1921. In September 1983,
Adams was confined to his bed for four
weeks after leg surgery to remove a tumor.
Adams died on April 22, 1984.

3. Ansel Adams Impact on People
Ansel Adams famous for developing the
zone system. The zone system was use to
take picture in a new way. This impact
people to new types of picture in all areas of
photography, from landscape to
photojournalism.

4. Why I choose Ansel Adams
The reason I choose Ansel Adams is
because of his line of work. Taking picture
of landscape and nature is something I
enjoy to do. This is why I choose him for
this project.

5. Sample of Work

6. Michael Tucker
Tiny Ant
B&W Photography
10 /15/2013
14x11

7. Michael Tucker
White Rose
B&W Photography
10 /15/2013
14x11

8. Michael Tucker
Fuzzy Tree
B&W Photography
1/27/2014
10x8

9. Michael Tucker
Tall and Thin
B&W Photography
1/27/2014
10x8

10. Michael Tucker
Frozen Lake
B&W Photography
1/27/2014
8x10

11. Michael Tucker
Ice Fishing
B&W Photography
1/27/2014
8x10

12. Michael Tucker
Open Sea
B&W Photography
6/13/2013
11x14

13. Michael Tucker
Sandy Beaches
B&W Photography
6/13/2013
11x14

14. Michael Tucker
Chilling Monkey
B&W Photography
6/15/2013
11x14

15. Michael Tucker
Chilling In Tree
B&W Photography
6/15/2013
11x14