Edward Henry Weston

"I ask nothing more than to be able to grow in strength, and achieve the ultimate from my possibilities." Edward Henry Weston

Edward Henry Weston 

Edward Henry Weston was born March 24, 1886, in Highland Park, Illinois. Weston received his first camera in 1902, when he was only 16-years-old. It came from his father.

Weston's claim to fame included Natural Forms, 1930 -- Pepper No. 30, Landscapes, 1936 -- Oceano, and Nudes, 1936 -- Nude. Most of his nude models were female.

Weston studied at Illinois College of Photography.

When Weston was only 21-years-old he moved to California to pursue his photography career, and spent most of his life there.

On January 30, 1909 Weston married Flora May Chandler. It has been said that Weston only married Chandler because she was a fairly well-off school teacher. He saw dollar signs and a way to pursue his photography career full-time. 

After a little over a year, on April 26, 1910, Flora and Edward welcomed their first of four sons, Edward Chandler Weston. Second son, Theodore Brett Weston was born on December 16, 1911. Third son, Lawrence Neil Weston was born on December 6, 1916. The Weston's fourth son, Cole Weston was born on their 10 year wedding anniversary, January 30, 1919.

Three of the Weston boys followed their father's foot steps and became well-known photographer's.

The Weston boys helped their father develop and print photograph's.

Weston was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and stopped photographing soon after. He had a very successful 40 year career. His career took him all over, and he met many "inspirational" people.

During Weston's career he was the first photographer to receive a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1937. The fellowship allotted him funds and time to take over one thousand photograph's that were 8 x 10 and with negatives. 

His work influenced a generation of American photographer's. 

Edward Henry Weston died on January 1, 1958 in California. He was only 71-years-old. 

Edward Weston photograph's 

My Favorite Image:

Oceano, 1936
Photography by Edward Weston 

This image is my favorite because of the details in the lines. When I look at this photograph I am transported to the sand scene.

What stood out for me was the reality of all the photograph's. Everything was in it's natural element and beauty.

Weston's photography is distinctive in that it isn't like any I have ever seen before. His photograph's tell a story without divulging the location.

Sources:
Wikipedia
Edward Weston Photography
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8 Prime Examples of Edward Weston's Photography:
Johan on couch, 1925
Guadalupe de Rivera, 1924
Artichoke, 1930
Cypress, Point Lobos, 1930
Mammy, 1941
Abandoned Piano, 1941
Nude, 1934
Iceburg Lake, 1937