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  September 28, 2020 Geoffrey C

  Why Helmut Newton Changed His Name

  Helmut Newton was born in Berlin, Germany as Helmut Neustädter, the son of Klara and Max Neustädter. His family was Jewish. Newton attended the Heinrich-von-Treitschke-Realgymnasium and the American School in Berlin. At the age of 12 his fascination with photography...

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  September 11, 2020 Matt W

  Slim Aarons New York

  Slim Aarons began his climb to style swami at an unlikely place—a farm in New Hampshire. But, for all the weighty lineage he has photographed, his own childhood remains “a blur.” Raised by his grandparents, Aarons never really knew his parents, and he won’t talk about it, because he doesn’t want “crazies calling up, saying they’re long-lost cousins.” Instead, he’ll just exclaim, “I’m a simple farm boy!” Aarons started his career in fairly dull and unexciting environments by joining the Armin like most young men his age.  In the Army he found an affinity for photography and instantly became the photographer at West Point.  His travels from there wound all over the world with him ultimately landing back in New York City in the early 1950's. During this time Slim captured some of the most enduring and memorable images of the city that never sleeps.  From wintery escapes Upstate to room service at The Plaza, Slim's New York City images are a delightful walk down memory lane.

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  July 3, 2020 Matt W

  The Story Behind Rear Window and the Daredevil Photographer who Inspired Jimmy Stewart’s Character

  “Acapulco Villa” (1968) by Slim Aarons. Photograph of the home of Eustaquio Escandon in Acapulco. Learn More about Slim Aarons, One of the Most Iconic Photographers of Hollywood’s Golden Era, and the Basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s Classic Film Rear Window....

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