Edward Weston was a 20th century American photographer known for his innovative style. Over his 40-year career, he photographed a wide variety of subjects including landscapes, still lifes, nudes and portraits. Weston believed in making the commonplace unusual by photographing ordinary objects in a poetic way that draws the viewer's eye. He was passionate about composition and created photos that speak to viewers, finding meaning where the naked eye might miss it. Photography allowed Weston, with his active mind full of ideas and imagery, to be a prolific creator.

2. Edward Weston
was a 20th century
American
photographer. He’s
been called one of
the most innovative
and influential
American
photographers.
Over the course of
his 40 year
photography career
he photographed a
very expansive set of
subjects, including
landscapes, still
lifes, nudes,
portraits, etc…

3. A lot of Weston’s images
raise to the level of
poetry, he took small and
simple things such as this
pepper, and
photographed it in a way
that looks exquisite to the
eye. He once said.
“Anything that excites me
for any reason, I will
photograph; not
searching for unusual
subject matter, but
making the commonplace
unusual.”

4. He was very passionate
about his work and was a
very strong believer in
composition. He is a very
inspiring photographer,
not only because he
photographed many
subjects successfully but
because his photos speak
to you, they are common
things to the eye, but
show something our eyes
might miss.

5. “Photography suits the temper of this age- of active bodies and minds. It is a perfect
medium for one whose mind is teeming with ideas, imagery, for a prolific worker who
would be slowed down by painting or sculpting, for one who sees quickly and acts
decisively, accurately.”