The Fat Baby explores intimate and personal narratives through a deeply empathetic photographic approach. Eugene Richards captures moments that reveal the complexity of human experience, focusing on themes of vulnerability, resilience, and presence. The images present a candid and unvarnished view of life, encouraging reflection on emotional and social realities.

Richards’s work in The Fat Baby spans 432 pages, offering an extensive and immersive visual essay. The photographs balance stark realism with moments of tenderness, crafting a nuanced portrayal that challenges superficial perceptions. This comprehensive collection allows viewers to engage closely with the subjects’ contexts and inner lives.