During this assignment, Evans took four photos of the wife of a sharecropper, named Allie Mae Burroughs. Evans’ photos of Allie Mae Burroughs are known for their clarity. The viewer immediately notices the stark lines of her forehead and the grain of the wood because of the sharp contrasts in colors. Viewers are drawn in by Burroughs’ eyes and expression. Her eyes specifically beg for attention and her Mona-Lisa-esque expression of indifference pulls the viewer closer. Her eyebrows furrowed and her lips pulled tight, there is a sense of desperation displayed by her expression. Candid, this photo is an honest portrayal of the subject. She has no control of the camera lending to the mood of vulnerability. does not have control of the camera, giving a sense of vulnerability. The confounding variables leading up to the capturing of this photograph. Multiple compounding variables led to the capture of this photograph. Evans had no control over light, exposure, and Allie Mae herself. He could only watch as the lines on her face were etched and her mouth
During this assignment, Evans took four photos of the wife of a sharecropper, named Allie Mae Burroughs. Evans’ photos of Allie Mae Burroughs are known for their clarity. The viewer immediately notices the stark lines of her forehead and the grain of the wood because of the sharp contrasts in colors. Viewers are drawn in by Burroughs’ eyes and expression. Her eyes specifically beg for attention and her Mona-Lisa-esque expression of indifference pulls the viewer closer. Her eyebrows furrowed and her lips pulled tight, there is a sense of desperation displayed by her expression. Candid, this photo is an honest portrayal of the subject. She has no control of the camera lending to the mood of vulnerability. does not have control of the camera, giving a sense of vulnerability. The confounding variables leading up to the capturing of this photograph. Multiple compounding variables led to the capture of this photograph. Evans had no control over light, exposure, and Allie Mae herself. He could only watch as the lines on her face were etched and her mouth