"Hustleman," "Naughty by Nature," "Born Killer," Transylvania, Louisiana 1999

"Hustleman," "Naughty by Nature," "Born Killer," Transylvania, Louisiana is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster. The image is a sepia-toned portrait of a young Black man, shot against a dark background. The subject is shirtless, wearing jeans, and stands with his hands at his side. His gaze is downward, conveying a sense of contemplation. The photograph is part of Luster’s larger photographic series "A Louisiana Project," exploring the lives of young Black men in rural Louisiana. The series uses portraiture, documentary, and narrative to depict the everyday realities of these individuals.