Who Influenced Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams was born on February 20th 1902 in San Francisco CAlifornia . He died April 22nd 1984

Through his photographs he has taught people the importance of saving and preserving the forests, National Parks, and other wild lands. Also, he was an important activist with several conservation groups and was involved with congress on behalf of the wilderness.

One person Adams was influenced by was Albert M. Bender, an insurer and patron of arts and artists. after they met, Bender helped publish Adam’s first portfolio. Bender’s friendship, and connections changed Adams’s life forever, he finally had the energy and creativity to have his photos be great and be seen.

a Second person who influenced Adam’s was Alfred Stieglitz. On March 28, 1933, Adams met him in New York. Stieglitz was a highly respected photographer of his day. He was very impressed by Adams's photos and promised him an exhibit at his gallery.

One example of this is a prospering photographer names Casey Choma. she wrote a short blog about how “When I was asked about who my photographic influences were, there was really only one name that came to mind.” she is speaking about Adams.

The legacy of Ansel Adams is a creative mind that motivated all outdoor photographers. Through his trips to Yosemite Valley and other wilderness lands, Adams practically created modern nature