Larry Sultan

Larry Sultan (1946–2009) was an American photographer best known for his intimate and psychologically complex explorations of suburban life, family dynamics, and constructed identity. His landmark book 'Pictures from Home' (1992) examined his parents' lives through a combination of photographs, film stills, and family documents, blurring the boundaries between documentary and staged photography. Sultan also gained recognition for his 'The Valley' series, which depicted the San Fernando Valley pornography film industry as a lens through which to examine the American dream and domesticity.