St. Gabriel, Louisiana 30 - 1999

"St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster, part of her ongoing series "A Southern Family." This intimate portrait depicts a woman in a chef's uniform, her gaze directed at the viewer. Luster's work often explores themes of race, class, and family in the American South, capturing the lives of ordinary people with a sense of dignity and respect. The use of a sepia tone lends a timeless quality to the image, highlighting the subject's strong presence and individuality.