American photographer Todd Webb documented everyday life and landscapes in Post-War America. In 1940, he attended a ten-day workshop with Ansel Adams as his teacher and took photography seriously. Webb served as a photographer for the United States Navy during World War II.
In 1945, Webb was discharged from the military and moved to New York City to begin his career as a photographer. With his heavy camera and tripod, Webb walked the streets of New York City and photographed people and buildings he encountered. Even though these photographs were often of familiar views, their “straightforward, descriptive clarity” made them stand out and reflected Webb’s sense of discovery.
Below are some spectacular photos that show streets, landmarks, and life of New York City from 1945 to 1948.
