Portraits of America, by William Albert Allard

Why?

“I’ve owned this book for many years and it’s probably one of the most frequently read books in my collection. My cousin, who isn’t a photographer, found the book for around $5 at a discount store and thought I might enjoy it. It was my introduction to Allard’s work and I was instantly hooked by his ability to use the light and color in the scene to really give a sense of feeling to the environment. This book in particular has several bodies of work all collected together and it’s a great expansive look at his work.”
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- Matt Day, Photographer