Alfred Stieglitz: The Visionary Who Established Photography as Fine Art Introduction Alfred Stieglitz (1864–1946) is one of the most important figures in the history of photography. More than a photographer, he was a tireless advocate who fought to establish photography as a legitimate fine art alongside painting and sculpture. Through his images, exhibitions, publications, and galleries, Stieglitz reshaped how photography was perceived in America and beyond. Working across the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Stieglitz bridged pictorialism and modernism. His photographs evolved from soft, atmospheric compositions to sharply focused, emotionally charged images that emphasized clarity, form, and personal vision. As the driving force behind the Photo-Secession movement and the influential journal Camera Work , Stieglitz laid the foundation for modern photographic practice. Camera Gear Used by Alfred Stieglitz Stieglitz worked during a period of rapid technological change, and h...
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people to see without a camera" - Dorothea Lange