Raymond Guidry, Angola, Louisiana 31 - 1999

"Raymond Guidry, Angola, Louisiana" is a black and white photograph from Deborah Luster's 1999 series, "A Lonesome Land." Luster photographed inmates at Angola Prison in Louisiana, capturing their individuality and humanity within the confines of the prison system. The portrait depicts Raymond Guidry, a prisoner in Angola, sitting in a simple pose, his face stoic and gaze forward. The image, with its stark composition and grainy texture, evokes a sense of isolation and longing.