William Eggleston
Facts about Eggleston
William Eggleston was born January 27th, 1939
He's credited with increasing recognition in colored photography.
He has taken over 1.5 million photographs
He uses a Leica camera with a custom mounted F/90 Canon lens.
Five recreations of William Eggelston's work
Memphis, Tennessee, USA 1973
Vinny
Similarities: Facing Same Direction, Holding Something, Building in Background
Differences: Different Clothing, Holding different items, Head is down
Composition: Centered
Lighting: Natural
Memphis, Tennessee, USA 1960
Posted Up
Similarities: People standing, trees, standing the same
Differences: Vinny is not a girl, diffrent clothes, on sidewalk
Composition: Centered
Lighting: Natural
Memphis, Tennessee, USA 1979
Freezer
Similarities: Inside a freezer, Food inside of freezer.
Differences: No ice, less food
Composition: Rule of thirds
Lighting: Room Lights
Memphis, Tennessee, USA 1970
Tiles
Similarities: Taken in dark bathroom,
Differences: Taken in shower, different colored tiles, flash
Composition: Pattern
Lighting: Dim light