At the age of sixteen, upon seeing the work of Irving Penn, Sandro Miller knew he wanted to become a photographer. Mostly self-taught, Sandro relied on books published by many of the great artists canonized in photographic history. Through their pictures, he learned the art of composition, lighting and portraiture. More than 30 years later,Continue reading “Photographer Recreated Iconic Portraits Using John Malkovich as His Model, And the Results Are Absolutely Brilliant!”
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Wonderful Photos Showing Celebrities Wearing Sunglasses in the 1960s
Primitive sunglasses were worn by the Inuit all the way back in prehistoric times, but these were merely walrus ivory with slits in them — good for helping with snow blindness. The Roman emperor Nero watched gladiator fights through polished gems. In 12th century China they used smoky quartz for lenses, but the specs wereContinue reading “Wonderful Photos Showing Celebrities Wearing Sunglasses in the 1960s”
Interesting Portrait Photos of Diana Ross Taken in 1970
Diana Ross (born Diana Ernestine Earle Ross, March 26, 1944) is an American entertainer and actress. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes, who became Motown’s most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world’s best-selling girl groups of all time. They remain the best-charting femaleContinue reading “Interesting Portrait Photos of Diana Ross Taken in 1970”
Wonderful Photos of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer on Their Wedding Day in 1954
Hepburn met American actor Mel Ferrer at a cocktail party hosted by mutual friend Gregory Peck. He had suggested that they star together in a play. The meeting would result with them working together in Ondine, during which they began a relationship. Eight months later, on 25 September 1954, they were married at a localContinue reading “Wonderful Photos of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer on Their Wedding Day in 1954”
Wonderful Photos of WWII Soldiers With Their Brides
During the Second World War there was a sudden increase in the number of weddings. Unsure of what the future held and anxious to formalise their relationships – and perhaps in need of some hope and joy – men and women overcame the obstacles of bombs and rationing with ingenuity on their way to theContinue reading “Wonderful Photos of WWII Soldiers With Their Brides”
1940s War Fashion: A Young Woman Demonstrating How to Achieve the Full Leg Effect With Liquid Stockings in 1941
Until the end of the 1930s the best women’s stockings were made from silk. This changed in the United States when DuPont began manufacturing nylon in 1939. Nylon stockings went on limited sale in October of that year followed by a national launch at selected stores in 1940. DuPont struggled to keep up with demandContinue reading “1940s War Fashion: A Young Woman Demonstrating How to Achieve the Full Leg Effect With Liquid Stockings in 1941”
Romantic Images of Newlyweds Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball at the Roxy Theatre on November 30, 1940
Actress Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Cuban glamour boy, who eloped to Greenwich, Connecticut, express their happiness while waiting for Desi to make his next stage appearance at a New York theater. Wedding ceremony caused Desi to miss the first show. They met in Hollywood, during filming of picture, Too Many Girls, in which bothContinue reading “Romantic Images of Newlyweds Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball at the Roxy Theatre on November 30, 1940”
Rare Photos of 3-Year-Old Norma Jeane (Later Marilyn Monroe) With Her Family on the Beach of Santa Monica in 1929
Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress, model and singer. Famous for playing comedic “blonde bombshell” characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s and was emblematic of the era’s sexual revolution. She was a top-billed actressContinue reading “Rare Photos of 3-Year-Old Norma Jeane (Later Marilyn Monroe) With Her Family on the Beach of Santa Monica in 1929”
18 Vintage Photos of Broadway Legend Carol Channing
Carol Elaine Channing (January 31, 1921 – January 15, 2019) was an American actress, singer, dancer, and comedienne, who starred in Broadway and film musicals. Her characters usually had a fervent expressiveness and an easily identifiable voice, whether singing or for comedic effect. Channing created the lead roles in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1949 andContinue reading “18 Vintage Photos of Broadway Legend Carol Channing”
39 Colorized Photos of the French Army During World War 1
From August 1914 to early 1917, the French Army shouldered much of the the fighting on the Western Front – and with astonishing endurance. In one two-week period – August 16-31, 1914 – they suffered 210,993 casualties. By comparison, British casualties numbered 164,709 in the opening month – July 1916 – of the Somme offensive.Continue reading “39 Colorized Photos of the French Army During World War 1”
