FAQ About Ansel Adams

Who was Ansel Adams?
Ansel Adams was a renowned American photographer and environmentalist, famous for his black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West. Born on February 20, 1902, in San Francisco, Adams became one of the foremost figures in advocating for the conservation of wilderness areas. His works, especially those taken in California's Yosemite National Park, are celebrated for their clarity and technical perfection.