Edward Weston

Literature

From The Power of Photography, published by ACC 2022

"In order to create, there must be a dynamic force and what force

is more potent than love?"

~Igor Stravinsky

Edward Weston was one of the most important and influential photographers of the 20th century. Igor Stravinsky was one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. It was almost inevitable that they would connect one day. Weston set the highest standards for himself in every genre he decided to work in and this image was the perfect collaboration of artist and sitter. His richly toned prints made from 4x5ʺ negatives are unparalleled in the history of photography and render his vision in sumptuous detail. To hold this jewel of a print in your hand is a truly powerful

experience. If I place it carefully near my ear, I can almost hear the music.

“I feel that I have been more deeply moved by music, literature and painting than I have by photography,” said Edward Weston. I’m not quite sure that’s entirely true, but they have certainly inspired all the great photographers I have met.