I’ve only recently found the photos of Slim Aarons. He was photographer who primarily shot rich and famous people throughout the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 1980’s. According to Wikipedia:

Aarons never used a stylist, a makeup artist or anything but natural light for his photographs.

This is something that astoundes me. The colour, composition and styling in his photographs are compelling and unique.

One of the thinks that strikes me about Slim’s images is that they are so full of depth. Even when he has simplified the photo down to a few objects and a person, he utilizes the negative space so well. In this way he achieves a beautiful stillness.

He has obviously influenced a great many of todays artists. Wes Anderson is an obvious comparison.