 Ansel Easton Adams (1902–1984) was a photographer, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West.In 1930, Taos Pueblo, Adams's second portfolio, was published.In New Mexico, he was introduced to notables from Alfred Stieglitz's circle, including painter Georgia O'Keeffe, artist John Marin, and photographer Paul Strand, all of whom created famous works during their stays in the Southwest.