Ansel Adams

20 February 1902 – 22 April 1984

Ansel Adams was an American landscape photographer and environmentalist best known for his black-and-white images of the American West, especially Yosemite National Park. He co-developed the Zone System for controlling photographic exposure and tonality.

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Born in San Francisco, California
20 February 1902

Born to an upper-middle-class family in San Francisco.

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First visit to Yosemite National Park
1916

Given a Kodak Brownie camera on a family trip that sparked his lifelong bond with Yosemite.

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Joined the Sierra Club
1919

Began a long association with the Sierra Club, working as caretaker and photographer.

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Married Virginia Best
1928

Married Virginia Best, whose family owned a studio in Yosemite Valley.

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Co-founded Group f/64
1932

Helped form the group of photographers championing sharp-focus, pure photography.

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Developed the Zone System
1940

With Fred Archer, formulated a method for determining optimal film exposure and development.

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Photographed 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico'
1941

Captured one of his most famous and iconic photographs.

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Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
1980

Received the United States' highest civilian honor from President Jimmy Carter.

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Died in Monterey, California
22 April 1984

Died from cardiovascular disease at the age of 82.

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