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Which style did Weston champion after abandoning pictorialism?

  • High detail images

  • Abstract expressionism

  • Spontaneous snapshots

  • Fashion photography

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**Straight photography**, the style Weston championed after abandoning pictorialism, eschewed manipulation, soft focus, and other artistic techniques in favor of sharp focus and precise detail, seeking to capture the essence of subjects as they exist in reality. Weston's straight photographs aimed to transcend mere representation and convey the photographer's unique vision and interpretation of the world.
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