Edward Weston

Edward Weston was one of the most influential photographers of the 20^th century.  At age 16, Weston received his first camera from his father.  He proceeded to go on a trip to the midwest and by the time he returned to his hometown, he had discovered a new hobby.  Living in Chicago, Weston began his love for the art by photographing parks.  Soon he relocated to Tropica, California and opened a small business called, “The Little Studio”, in 1911.  Weston created relationships with many women, other than his wife, inspiring him to shoot nudes.  He became especially close with a woman, Tina Modotti, who he relocated with to Mexico.  There he saw things through a new lense and delved into capturing the beautiful landscapes.  There is no doubt that the love Weston had for this art was indescribable, but this quote helps us understand his passion and perspective, “The camera should be used for a recording of life, for rendering the very substance and quintessence of the thing itself…I feel definite in the belief that the approach to photography is through realism”. 

-Livlove