Joel Sternfeld

joel sternfeld is known for his large format documentary photos of the u.s. my favorite series of his are "american prospects," in which he explores the irony of human altered landscapes, and "stranger passing," which focuses on social class and stereotypes. he also was very influential in establishing color photography as a respected art medium.


mclean, virginia, 1978 (american prospects)


wet n' wild aquatic theme park, 1980 (american prospects)


a lawyer with laundry, 1988 (stranger passing)


a woman out shopping with her pet rabbit, 1988 (stranger passing)