Graham photographs Americans in their daily surroundings absolutely full of clichés and signs of commercialism.They are photographed proudly, dressed as Elvis Presley, Marylin Monroe, Ben Franklin or Scarlett O'Hara, stare confidently in the camera and pose exactly as Graham asks. What Graham is capturing is their need to create an image. The photos are altogether kitsch and show the rapid pace of American history. The photographer succeeds in emphasising the beauty of the person portrayed and of their environment. He depicts the attraction of decay and allows the viewer images of an endearing longing for happiness. Graham shows respect for these people by exposing the gentle and ironic mysteries of their obvious bad taste and banality. Graham does not want to judge the fat, the wrinkles, or their other physical flaws, he just shows it as it is. This is a sincere testimony of late-twentieth century American life.