William Eggleston was born 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee and is known for the vibrant saturation of color in his work. His work is based on candid shots that are now curated together in a series of photobooks. Eggleston is largely inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. I find Eggleston’s work interesting because of the color saturation that is present in his photos from a time period that is typically described in black and white. More specifically, the photos from his portfolio titled Los Alamos includes images from the 1950’s that illustrate the iconic culture known from that decade.
The photos from this collection have a cool-toned color pallet along with a strong light source that emphasizes the shadows and contours of the subject matter. The candid nature of these photos is accompanied by the intentional balance within the frame, which allows the photos to be more engaging to its audience while still staying true to its content. The collection as a whole is a visual description of the day to day events that took place during this time period.
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