 In 1926 , Wright introduced Adams to Albert Bender , a patron of the arts who was to play an instrumental role in Adams 's enormous success as a photographer . Wright was also a close friend of Virginia Best , who was Adams ' girlfriend for years . Wright visited with her when Adams was away on photography trips , and she confided in him about the problems in her relationship with Adams . Wright was their best man when they were married on January 2 , 1928 . 
