23/10/2024
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Addison Scurlock (1883-1964) was one of the most prolific and important African American portrait photographers in the 20th century, and his eponymous studio endured in Washington, D.C., for approximately 90 years. In addition to studio portraits, the Scurlock Studio had standing contracts with a number of important institutions, like Howard University, and photographed African American luminaries and celebrities whenever they came to Washington. In 1911, Addison opened a studio at 900 U Street NW. There he erected a display case, which was a popular attraction at the heart of Black Washington on Black Broadway (U Street). He developed a signature visual style for his portraiture, which came to be known colloquially as “the Scurlock Look.” His portraits were notable for their precise posing, soft focus, shallow depth of field and delicate lighting.
