Ansel Adams

American photographer (1902-1984) who became the most iconic landscape photographer in history. His stunning black-and-white images of Yosemite and the American West, combined with his Zone System for exposure control, set the standard for fine art photography. Co-founded Group f/64 and authored influential technical manuals that shaped generations of photographers. His prints now sell for over $50,000 at auction, outperforming even the average for Ansel Adams' lesser-known works by 40%.