Slim Aarons
Groundbreaking American photographer whose intimate and candid work captured an entire generation of Hollywood elites, high society, artists and powerful business icons in their private homes and jet-set settings. Working for the leading magazines of the day, he presented the rich and famous against their backdrop of beauty and leisure in a fresh and personalized way, almost like he was taking personal family photos. His lens truly capturing the essence of a golden age epitomized by the celebrity he sought to capture in all of their glamour and charisma. Aaron’s lifestyle photography has often been mimicked in advertising for its iconic features and his poolside shots are classics in his series.