He, like other photographers of the time, depicted a romantic view of their subjects, staging shots to reflect their personal viewpoints and, in doing so, alter details and create inaccurate images. In Moorhouse's case, there are significant differences between two broad categories of his work with native people. His studio portraits of tribal members, which during his lifetime were considered his best work, are stiffly posed and probably inauthentic.
He, like other photographers from that period, captured subjects in a romantic light by arranging their shots to reflect his personal views. This often meant altering details and producing images that weren't entirely truthful. In Moorhouse's case, there are significant differences between two broad categories of photographs he took of Native Americans. His studio portraits of tribal members, which were considered his best work during his lifetime, feature stiff poses and may not be entirely authentic.