Nelson Evans

[2][1] Evans introduced several innovations to the photography scene of Old Hollywood; he avoided using fancy props, and rendered effects or backgrounds directly on photo negatives.

[2] Some of Evans' full body swimsuit photographs appeared in various media, such as in magazines and on cigarette packaging.

[2] In his personal life, Evans collected rare books; he was also noted as having been interested in religion and metaphysics.

In 1929, his studio was damaged by a fire possibly set as part of a wider vendetta against still photographers operating in Hollywood.

[2] Evans' early death resulted in him fading from memory more so than his contemporaries, such as Fred Hartsook and Albert Witzel.