Peter Adams Photography

Peter Adams is a California-based photographer whose work includes portraits and reportage for editorial and corporate clients. His focus on the technology industry has led him to photograph a wide range of inventors, computer scientists, robots, and CEOs. Peter's background in the technology industry enables him to develop a unique rapport with his subjects and tell stories that communicate complex concepts. Peter is based near Los Angeles in Ojai, California, and travels extensively.

Peter has worked with a variety of clients, including The Washington Post, IEEE Spectrum, Bloomberg Businessweek, National Geographic, The New York Times, Nature, New York Magazine, MIT Technology Review, Metro Silicon Valley, NBC News, Stanford University, NEC, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, The Apache Software Foundation, Access Now, Pentagram Design, and Bonnier Publications. His work has been recognized in American Photography 39 (2023), American Photography 38 (2022), American Photography 37 (2021), and American Photography 36 (2020).

Services Offered

Peter's photography services include portraits and reportage for editorial and corporate clients. His extensive experience in the technology industry allows him to capture unique and compelling stories that communicate complex concepts. His work has been featured in numerous publications and has received recognition in prestigious awards.

In addition to his commercial work, Peter has also embarked on various personal projects. One of these projects is the "Faces of Open Source, " which is an ongoing photographic documentation of people who dedicate themselves to the development and advancement of open-source technologies. To date, he has photographed more than 100 notable and unsung heroes of the open-source revolution.

Peter also offers fine art print sales, allowing individuals to purchase and own his work. Information about fine art prints can be found on his website or by contacting the studio directly.

Projects and Initiatives

Peter has worked on several notable projects and initiatives throughout his career. One of his most significant projects is the "Faces of Open Source, " which aims to document and showcase the individuals who contribute to the development and advancement of open-source technologies. This project has given him the opportunity to photograph a wide range of people, from well-known figures to unsung heroes, and to tell their stories through his photography.

Another project of note is the "Unix Folklore, " which involves documenting curiosities from the UNIX research lab at Bell Labs headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey. Each item in the collection has its own unique story, some widely known and others now forgotten. Through this project, Peter aims to preserve and share the history of computing and the impact of UNIX on the industry.

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For more information about Peter's work, services, or projects, please visit his website or contact him directly. Follow him on Instagram to stay updated on his latest projects and initiatives.