Elvis at 21 Alfred Wertheimer Photographer 1956

Alfred Wertheimer s photographs of Elvis Presley are a national treasure. They are a unique visual record of the most exciting and influential performer of our time. Taken 50 years ago, Wertheimer s photographs document Elvis Presley at the pivotal moment of his explosive appearance onto the cultural landscape. After these photos were taken, no photographer ever again had access to Elvis that Wertheimer enjoyed. Apart from Elvis s own recordings from this period, Wertheimer s photographs are the most compel