American realities explore the United States through unvarnished and straightforward imagery that captures its social landscape and everyday life. The photographs adopt a documentary style, focusing on authentic moments that reveal the nuanced textures of American existence.

The collection offers an intimate, grounded perspective on the varied conditions and communities across the country, emphasizing realism over idealization. The approach is both sober and detailed, favoring direct observation to portray cultural and societal realities without apparent embellishment.

Published by Steidl in 2016, American Realities comprises 120 pages of carefully curated photographs that invite viewers to confront and consider the complex fabric of life in America.