William Eggleston is a well known photographer that is known for his work with bringing color photography into the mainstream. He began using a Leica camera, given to him by a friend. He attended several universities. While he recieved no formal degree, photography really set in. A majority of his work revolves around the Mississippi Delta region, as his work resembles that of William Faulkner. He is also know for shooting the vernacular and seems to have recieved inspiration from the photorealists. I had no idea that he appeared in the movie Great Balls Of Fire, about Jerry Lee Lewis. He has also been a model for a popular magazine and is also known for his work with record covers.
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