FAQ About Ansel Adams

How did Ansel Adams begin his career in photography?
Ansel Adams began his career in photography quite serendipitously. Initially trained in piano, he transitioned to photography after a trip to Yosemite National Park at the age of 14, where he took his first amateur photos using a Kodak No. 1 Box Brownie camera. His early passion for the natural landscapes of Yosemite spurred his definitive career choice, leading him to co-found Group f/64, which focused on sharply defined images.