Rose by Ansel Adams

I am in love with this photo by Ansel Adams. The detail is incredible. You can see every line on each petal of the rose, as well as each line and divot of the wood. I really enjoy the contrast of the rose and the wood as well. The wood gives a strong, masculine feel, while the rose gives a soft, delicate feel. Total opposites, but they go so well together. 

Landscape by Ansel Adams

I absolutely love this photography taken by Ansel Adams. There is so much detail and character, even though it is black and white. The lighting is also something I really enjoy. This photo and its lighting just gives the mood of peace and tranquility. My favorite part of this picture though, is the reflection on everything in the water. The reflection is almost as detailed as the actual landscape. 

Robert Capa

Robert Capa is a Hungarian born photographer. He shot photos of soldiers at war. He covered 5 wars and was known for his unique photos. His photos were unique due to the fact that he was very close to the soldiers, often in the trenches, when he took his photos. Other war photographers took their photos at a safe distance.

http://www.biography.com/people/robert-capa-9237294
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/top-10-most-famous-photographers-of-all-time/

Robert Capa

Dorothea Lange

Dorothea Lange was born in 1895 in Hoboken, New Jersey. She made the decision to become a photographer after high school and studied at Columbia University. By 1918, she was operating a very successful portrait studio with her husband. Dorothea is known for her black and white photos of the Great Depression. Though these are photos of a very sad subject, in my opinion, they are beautiful. Dorothea did an excellent job of capturing the emotions of people suffering from the Great Depression, and I believe each photo tells a story.
http://www.biography.com/people/dorothea-lange-9372993?page=2

Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams is said to be one of the most well known photographers of all time. He was born in 1902 in San Francisco, California. He got his breakthrough after he published his first portfolio called "Parmelian Prints of the High Sierras." This portfolio also contained his famous picture "Monolith, the Face of the Half Dome." His most well known work is on landscapes such as mountains and bodies of water.

http://www.biography.com/people/ansel-adams-9175697  






"Monolith, the Face of the Half Dome"                                                    

Nigel Barker

Nigel Barker is a name many people know. He's worked with a very wide variety of clients. Most people know him from the tv show "America's Next Top Model." He's also worked with stars like Taylor Swift, Taye Diggs, and Vera Wang. He was born in London, England, and grew up there with 5 siblings until the age of 18. An interesting fact about Nigel is that he originally started out as a model. It wasn't until 1998 that he made the transition to photographer.

http://www.studionb.com/
http://www.nigelbarker.tv/blog/about/