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Ansel Adams - American photographer and environmentalist (1902–1984)

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Technical Contributions: The Zone System

Ansel Adams, along with Fred Archer, developed the Zone System, a groundbreaking method in photography that allowed for precise control over the tonal range of images.
Development of the Zone System
1941
Adams and Fred Archer developed the Zone System, a method of achieving a desired final print through a technical understanding of exposure, negative development, and printing.
Application and Refinement of the Zone System
1940s-1970s
Adams continuously applied and refined the Zone System in his work, producing images known for their clarity and depth.

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