Stephen Shore  is known for his pioneering work in color photography and for elevating everyday American scenes into art, particularly in the 1970s. His gear evolved significantly over time, depending on the phase of his work.  Here’s a breakdown of what cameras he has used: Early Work (1960s)    35mm Leica M3    Used during his teenage years while documenting Andy Warhol’s Factory    Equipped with standard Leica lenses Leica M3 1970s: Iconic Color Work (e.g., Uncommon Places , American Surfaces )  🔹 American Surfaces  (1972–1973)    Rollei 35  (compact 35mm camera)    Very small and portable    Allowed him to shoot casually and frequently in color    Shot on Kodak color negative film     Rollei 35  🔹 Uncommon Places  (mid-1970s onward)    Linhof Technika IV 4x5    Large format camera    Used with color 4x5" sheet film  (Kodak)    Shifted to more deliberate compositions, with extreme detail and clarity    Often mounted on a tripod Linhof Technika IV 4x5    Deardorff 8x10 View Ca...
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people to see without a camera" - Dorothea Lange