History of Photography: Research Photographers the had an Impact

History of Photography: Research Photographers

Our next unit will focus on the history of photography.

Listed below are links to websites that will introduce you to photographers that have had an impact in photography. Visit each site, learn about the photographers and look at their work. You should select a photographers whose work you like. 

Select FIVE photographers from the "Famous Photographers" link below and answer the questions listed below for each. You will eventually select one as the subject of your research project. Print your 5 photographer descriptions to ITC Printer 5 and hand in. 


Due: Tuesday, March 28th

Famous Photographers

 

Photographer’s Name: _________________________________________________________

Born: _______________________________________________________________________

Brief description (3-5 sentences of his/her work: _____________________________________________

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Mr. Newell's Example: 

Photographer’s Name: Ansel Adams

Born: February 20th, 1902

Description of work: Ansel Adams is known for his work in nature photography. His photographs often captured landscapes in high contrast black and white. He is seen as a symbol of the American West where most of his photographs were taken. Adams is considered to be one of the world's most famous photographers and even his oldest work is still being sold today in many forms including being displayed on calendars.