Rita Aarons, wife of photographer Slim Aarons, during the filming of 'Mister Roberts' in Hawaii, 1955. Rita Aarons, wife of photographer Slim Aarons, poses on a beach in Wales, 1957.
Who did Slim Aarons photograph?
After serving as an Army photographer during World War II, Aarons, who died in 2006 at age 89, turned to more sparkling subjects. He endeared himself to the rich and fashionable: Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Nan Kempner, Babe Paley and glamorous members of European aristocracy.Aug 23, 2021
Why is Slim Aarons so popular?
High society loved Aarons for making them look fabulous Even in the mid-century there was no shortage of photographers who were salivating at the thought of taking photos of the rich and famous, but Slim Aarons was let into the club because they liked him.Aug 26, 2020
What did Slim Aarons shoot with?
Leica
When were Slim Aarons photos taken?
In 1945 he got his wish. Once he got to devastated, post-surrender Berlin, Aarons took a photograph of Hitler's chancellery, not long after the dictator's suicide. The walls were covered with graffiti left by triumphant British, French, Russian, and American soldiers.May 28, 2021
What is Slim Aarons attire?
Jeans. T-shirts. Running shoes. Those were the three items of clothing that postwar society photographer Slim Aarons refused to shoot, even though most of his work was of the international jet set at play.Oct 21, 2016