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Beauty in photography: essays in defense of traditional values

'Beauty in Photography: Essays in Defense of Traditional Values' is a collection of essays that delve into the core principles and aesthetic values that have shaped the art of photography. The book examines how traditional values continue to influence and inspire photographers, offering insights into the timeless qualities that define the beauty of the medium. It is a celebration of the enduring legacy of photography and its capacity to convey the splendor of the natural world and human experience. more

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Robert Adams
Robert Adams

Robert Adams, born on May 8, 1937, is an American photographer known for his profound depiction of the urban and rural landscapes of the American Midwest. His work focuses on the impact of human activity on the natural environment. more

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“Part of the difficulty in trying to be both an artist and a businessperson is this: You make a picture because you have seen something beyond price; then you are to turn and assign to your record of it a cash value. If the selling is not necessarily a contradiction of the truth in the picture, it is so close to being a contradiction—and the truth is always in shades of gray-that you are worn down by the threat.”

“The word beauty is unavoidable … it accounts for my decision to photograph … There appeared a quality, beauty seemed the only appropriate word for it, in certain photographs, and I am compelled to live with the vocabulary of this new sight … through over many years [I] still find it embarrassing to use the word beauty, I fear I will be attacked for it, but I still believe in it.”