This exhibit highlights the diversity and individuality of St. Augustine residents and public figures through a series of headshots.

"Faces of the 450th" draws inspiration from one of photography's most amazing portfolios, the "American West Series" by Richard Avedon, which captured subjects in various posed and non-posed moments against a white backdrop, which acted as a blank canvas, allowing the subject to stand out and be highlighted. Michael LeGrand's pseudo-improvisational headshots were shot at different community events such as Farmers Markets, Music in The Plaza, and other locations. Just as Avedon's American West photos captured a diverse subset of the American culture, LeGrand's photos captured a similarly diverse subset of our St. Augustine community.

Michael LeGrand graduated with a BS in Photography from Drexel University, and has traveled the world perfecting his craft. After relocating the St. Augustine in 2002, he opened his own commercial photography studio, Michael LeGrand Photography. For the last 15 years, he has built an impressive client list in the areas of healthcare, architecture, advertising, higher education, and various others. Michael's clients often comment that his unique perspective and ability to capture a subject's character has a way of bringing their projects to life.