St. Gabriel, Louisiana 30 - 1999

"St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a photograph by Deborah Luster from her series "A Louisiana Project." The image captures a portrait of a young woman with a direct and intense gaze. Luster's work often utilizes the tintype process, a historic photographic technique that creates a unique, antique aesthetic. The gold-toned image, with its subtle imperfections and textured surface, adds a sense of authenticity and intimacy to the subject's portrait. Luster's photographic project, "A Louisiana Project," explores the lives and experiences of people in Louisiana, showcasing a diverse range of individuals and their stories.