William Eggleston was playing the piano long before he picked up a camera. Classically trained as a young child, he continues to do so daily when so moved, but for a select audience of close friends.

I hope my music inspires people Jason Batey/Retreats Photography; I closed my eyes and hummed the song Heart Asks Pleasure First, mimicking playing the piano with my fingers. It was 2016, and I’d just ...