The photograph titled “Paul Tate” was captured by artist Lee Friedlander in Lafayette, Louisiana.
In the photograph, a man stands at the entrance of a building, specifically the door of the “LAW OFFICES PAUL TATE DONALD J TATE.” He is dressed in a white suit that stands out against the building’s shadowed facade. The building itself appears to be of a simple, traditional design, with a protective overhang above the entrance. To the right of the man, there is another figure, seemingly a woman, leaning casually against the sunlit wall. She is partly obscured by shadows and appears in a relaxed pose. The photograph captures a moment of daily life, characterized by strong contrasts between light and shadow, highlighting architectural details, the two human subjects, and the signage denoting professional practice.