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Some History of Photography

Anonymous Tue 29 Oct 2024 11:23:40 No.4379165 View View Reply Original Report

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Hey!
Was busy with work so please excuse the gap between threads.
This time I've decided to go back and explore Edward Weston.
Funny timing since there is a f64 thread up.

Previous Thread:
Got pruned or deleted?
Here's an older one >>4369013

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Anonymous Tue 29 Oct 2024 11:25:05 No.4379166 Report

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Born in 1886 in Highland Park, Illinois, Edward Weston was a pioneering American photographer known for his highly detailed black-and-white images that capture the essence of natural forms. Moving to California as a young adult, Weston initially pursued a career as a commercial photographer but gradually transitioned to fine art. He was deeply influenced by modernist aesthetics and was one of the founding members of Group f/64, a collective dedicated to sharp-focused, “straight” photography. Weston’s career spanned four decades, during which he became a prominent figure in American photography.

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Anonymous Tue 29 Oct 2024 11:26:08 No.4379167 Report

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Weston’s work is characterized by a dedication to capturing subjects with unparalleled clarity and attention to detail. His photographs often focus on everyday objects—peppers, shells, rocks, and nudes—yet he renders these forms with such precision and reverence that they appear almost sculptural. Weston’s approach was deeply experimental; he explored light, shadow, and texture, aiming to reveal the intrinsic beauty of his subjects. This pursuit of purity in photography established him as a leader in modernist art.

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Weston is perhaps best known for his series of close-up studies, such as his iconic “Pepper No. 30,” which transforms a simple pepper into an abstract form reminiscent of the human body. His portraits, landscapes, and nudes also bear this meticulous approach, often evoking a sensual quality through his sensitive handling of light and shadow. Whether capturing the lines of a sand dune or the curves of a seashell, Weston’s work elevates ordinary subjects, creating a sense of mystery and reverence for nature.

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Anonymous Tue 29 Oct 2024 11:31:26 No.4379172 Report

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For Weston, photography was about “seeing” rather than merely recording. He believed in the beauty of the natural world as it was and avoided manipulation or soft-focus techniques popular in early 20th-century photography. His dedication to “straight photography” influenced generations of photographers to focus on purity and authenticity, helping to redefine the medium as a legitimate form of fine art. His work emphasizes the artistry inherent in nature, a philosophy he believed could only be expressed through careful composition and technical mastery.

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Anonymous Tue 29 Oct 2024 11:33:39 No.4379174 Report

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Edward Weston is regarded as one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. His commitment to clarity, form, and composition has left a lasting impact on photography and is seen as foundational to the modernist movement. Weston’s work has inspired artists across disciplines, from visual arts to design, and his legacy endures in the way photographers view and capture the natural world. Today, his images are celebrated as timeless representations of American photography and are studied for their technical excellence and artistic integrity.

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Anonymous Tue 29 Oct 2024 11:36:14 No.4379177 Report

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Big shout out to Imogen Cunningham who was also a part of f64 and had a similar style to Edward Weston. But this is a man's world so they can talk about her on crystal café or something.

Thanks for reading and see you next thread

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Anonymous Tue 29 Oct 2024 21:31:23 No.4379377 Report

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>>4379177
Imogen is notoriously more famous than Weston in current photographic circles, at least in my area.
Same with Lange.

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Anonymous Tue 29 Oct 2024 21:49:09 No.4379390 Report

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>>4379377
Based

>Imogen was the student of Edward S. Curtis
>Lange was the student of Clarence H. White
Great BTFO to Faggot/64. Serves them right.

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Anonymous Wed 30 Oct 2024 15:13:27 No.4379670 Report

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Good shit OP

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