Edward Weston quote – Quotations

“When subject matter is forced to fit into preconceived patterns, there can be no freshness of vision. Following rules of composition can only lead to a tedious repetition of pictorial cliches.” Edward Weston

Edward Henry Weston (24 March 1886 – 01 January 1958) was an American photographer and co-founder of Group f/64. Most of his work was done using an 8 by 10 inch view camera.

For further information about Edward Weston see a Brief Biography from the Getty Museum or the Edward Weston website.