Philippe Halsman
Latvian-American photographer, Dali portrait
Born
1906
119 years ago
Died
June 25th, 1979
45 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in Latvia, a career began in the 1930s in Paris, shifting to the United States in 1940. Developed a strong reputation in portrait photography, especially for his techniques in capturing the essence of subjects. Worked with numerous iconic figures, particularly in the entertainment industry. Produced a series of striking images of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, which are well-regarded. Contributed to the world of fashion photography, executing innovative concepts and editorial shoots for magazines such as Vogue. Established the 'jump' series, where subjects are photographed mid-air, showcasing a unique and dynamic approach to portraiture. Continued to influence photography until death in 1979.
Created iconic portraits of Salvador Dalí
Pioneered the 'jump' photography series
Contributed significantly to fashion photography
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