Born in western Pennsylvania in 1879, M.F. Weaver prospected for minerals and oil before he became interested in photography.
Weaver’s photographic career began in 1910.Weaver’s photographic career was typical of many studio photographers in the early decades of the twentieth century. With the start of World War I, Weaver realized the lucrative business potential of photographing the military troops at various southwestern Army bases and forts. Weaver ran one of the largest panoramic photography studios in Los Angeles. His work included early Academy Award celebrations, religious revivals, movie publicity stills, and bathing beauty pageants.
