Kenny Smith, Transylvania, Louisiana 1999

Deborah Luster's 1999 photograph "Kenny Smith, Transylvania, Louisiana" is a poignant portrait of a man holding a miniature model of a house. The image, part of her "A Louisiana Project" series, captures the spirit of the rural South. The sepia tones and the simple composition emphasize the subject's quiet dignity and the emotional connection he has to his home. Luster's work often explores themes of identity, community, and memory, and this photograph is a testament to her sensitive and insightful approach to documentary photography.