Fred Archer was a photographer best known as the co-inventor of the zone system along with Ansel Adams, circa 1939-1940. This is a list of notable photographers in the art, documentary and fashion traditions. ... This article or section may be excessively or inappropriately using first or second person, contrary to the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia entry. ... The Tetons - Snake River (1942) by Ansel Adams Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American photographer, best known for his black and white photographs of Californias Yosemite Valley. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ...

The zone system is a technique that allows photographers to translate light into specific densities on negatives and paper, giving better control over finished photographs.^[2] While the zone system is often credited to Adams, Adams always credited Archer as a co-equal in its creation.^[3]

The origins of the zone system lay in a series of articles Archer wrote for U.S. Camera magazine in the late-1930s while an instructor at the Art Center College in Los Angeles. After reading the articles, Adams approached Archer and worked to formally define the process.^[4] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Fred Archer should not be confused with Frederick Scott Archer, who died in 1857, long before Ansel Adams was born.^[1] Frederick Scott Archer (1813-1857) invented the photographic collodion process which preceded the modern gelatin emulsion. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

References

1. ^ ^a b "JC1220", "What's so great?" thread, www.thephotoforum.com. Comment made 2006-01-22, retrieved 2006-11-03.
2. ^ "Ansel Adams" article, en.wikipedia.org. (No original source given). Version of article used dated 2006-11-02, retrieved 2006-11-03.
3. ^ Ellis, Brian, Large Format Photography Forum - "If Ansel Adams Were Still Alive...", www.largeformatphotography.info. Comment dated 2005-02-23, retrieved 2006-11-03.
4. ^ Muir, Maxim M., Zone System FAQ: Question 2, thunderstorm.circada.com (via Google cache). Article no longer directly available; cited statement was dated 1996-03-24. Retrieved from Google cache 2006-11-03.