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E.J. Bellocq (1873-1949) was a mysterious commercial photographer known for his striking portraits discovered posthumously. His work, primarily consisting of eighty-nine photographs from New Orleans' infamous Storyville district, offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the early 20th century. Despite little being known about his personal life—he was described as misshapen and anti-social—his photographs evoke powerful narratives and emotions. The enigmatic nature of these images has led to much speculation about their purpose and the stories behind them.
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Media 175 Principles of Digital Photography E. J. Bellocq Presented by Tashina Woodyard
E. J. Bellocq1873-1949 Little is known of E. J. Bellocq and nothing but his photographs remain of his thoughts and ideas. What is known is that he was a commercial photographer who took photos for a New Orleans shipbuilding firm during the first World War. Those who saw him described him as being misshapen, anti-social, and humorless. Outside of his commercial enterprises, he remained unnoticed until after his death.
Mysteries surround E.J. Bellocq and a series of eighty-nine portraits found in his desk drawer following his death. Little is known as to the reason behind the photographs or whether he took them for himself or a client. The photos howerver are striking both in their content and in their composition and have led to much speculation as to why they were taken and the stories of the women portrayed. Photo by E.J. Bellocq
This mysterious series of photographs became known as Storyville. They are thought to have been taken around 1912 in the then red light district of New Orleans. Photo by E.J. Bellocq
The End Resources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._J._Bellocq • http://www.atgetphotography.com/The-Photographers/Bellocq.html • http://www.knowla.org/entry.php?rec=477 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecDrgOtgMh0
