Angola, Louisiana 4 - 1999

"Angola, Louisiana" is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster, part of her series documenting life inside Angola prison. Shot in a tintype style, the image captures a prisoner, seated and looking directly at the viewer with a slight smile. The photograph’s intimate portraiture evokes a sense of individual humanity amidst the stark reality of incarceration, highlighting Luster's commitment to portraying the marginalized and challenging societal views on the incarcerated.