Blog Post#1 William Eggleston

1. How did this photographer get started in his career?

His younger work was mostly in black and white. I was inspired to become a photographer by the work of Robert Frank.

2. What is this photographer most well known for?

I think that William Eggleston is best know for his subject matter. 

3. Describe the photographer's primary subject matter.

 Eggleston’s primary subject matter is mundane items from ordinary life.

4. What about his work do you find interesting?

I think that his work is interesting because of his subject matter. He makes you see things in his eyes. He sees beauty in things people see everyday and twists them into something interesting and he tells a story with his photos.

5. How would you describe his visual style?

A day in the life of…. Eggleston takes you on a walk in his shoes. You see the world the way he sees it. His visual style is ordinary beauty.