Brett Weston

Brett Weston was a photographer whos images I often saw while growing up. His picture of a cactus was hanging on my wall for years. 

Brett Weston, 'Untitled (Cactus)', 1931

His black and white photographs are masterfully done. His photographs of Mexico are my favorites. The way he captures the desert in such beauty, even in black and white, astounds me. 

This image of Lake Patzcuaro is hauntingly beautiful. I love the reflection of the trees on the lake and how seamless it all looks. 

Brett Weston was influenced by Frida Kahlo and Tina Modotti, two revolutionary female artists that I am also very inspired by. 

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