Jeff Cannon, Transylvania, Louisiana 1999

"Jeff Cannon, Transylvania, Louisiana" is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster. The image depicts a man, Jeff Cannon, seated and looking directly at the viewer. The photograph was taken using a tintype process, giving it a distinctive, antique aesthetic. The subject is dressed in a plain white t-shirt with a visible tattoo on his upper arm. Luster’s work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the American South, and "Jeff Cannon, Transylvania, Louisiana" is a powerful example of her signature style. This photograph captures the individual dignity and the understated beauty of her subjects.