Slim Aarons (1916 – 2006) made his career “photographing attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places.” Aarons moved to California after serving in World War II. He had full access to the people and places he photographed, for as he described it, “They would invite me to one of their parties because they knew I wouldn’t hurt them. I was one of them.” Interestingly, Aarons never used a stylist or make-up artist for his subjects. You can find a great collection of his work and purchase prints at the Photographers Gallery.
Villa Bodecia by Slim Aarons
Capote At Home by Slim Aarons
More of Aarons work after the jump
Catherine Wilke by Slim Aarons
Penthouse Pool by Slim Aarons
Serge Obolensky by Slim Aarons
Bikini Society by Slim Aarons
Kaufman House by Slim Aarons
24 Comments
December 18, 2009 at 11:48 am
very attractive.
December 18, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Nice photography!
December 18, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Wow, that’s great photos of fabulous locations. Sure makes me want a vacation!
December 18, 2009 at 1:19 pm
No joke! What a life!
December 18, 2009 at 1:28 pm
That’s amazing how he was able to capture their lifestyle. It truely speaks through the picture.
December 18, 2009 at 1:37 pm
That’s what I love about his work. His subjects really seem to be comfortable with him. He wasn’t joking when he said he was a part of the crowd.
December 18, 2009 at 6:14 pm
nice post. great pics you have here. thanks for sharing.
December 18, 2009 at 9:07 pm
it seems like in a fancy movie, great photography skills!
Merry Christmas!
December 18, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I was not familiar with his work–thanks for sharing some of the great images.
December 18, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Glad to! That last photo reminds me of the tv show Dallas.
December 18, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I’m amazed at the depth in this photography. Was it a special camera? telefoto lens or what?
December 19, 2009 at 12:36 am
I’m not sure. He has a few books out of his work. Not sure if they mention how he takes the photos.
December 18, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Good to be introduced to a photographer with a different perpsective on different lifestyles.
Ray
http://www.photomuserh.wordpress.com
December 19, 2009 at 2:11 am
Amazingly enough Slim started as a Army photographer receiving the purple heart. He was quoted as saying the only beach worth landing on was one decorated with beautiful, seminude girls tanning in a tranquil sun. Pretty funny. Great collection and post!
December 19, 2009 at 4:48 am
Bellas fotos que revelan perfecta armonia entre el la clase y la estetica visual
December 19, 2009 at 10:58 am
Those are some beautiful pictures Somewhat raw and smoky. I like it.
December 19, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Imagine the reaction if any one of these subjects had realized that they would end up on a blog? A WHAT?
December 20, 2009 at 8:55 am
Lovely pictures! Thanks, Gloris
http://www.gloriadelia.wordpress.com
December 20, 2009 at 9:40 am
Keep it going!! The photos blend well with the environment. Capturing the essence of the mood and their luxury lifestyle. Thanks for sharing them.
Visually very appealing!! Love to see more!
Lee
http://eastlee.wordpress.com
December 20, 2009 at 11:48 am
It is interesting how one camera can make different pictures in the hands of different people…thanks for the post
December 20, 2009 at 5:54 pm
I want Capote at home on my wall.
Marvelous.
December 21, 2009 at 1:57 am
Good and suckses for you
December 21, 2009 at 8:45 am
Just a disclaimer: These are not my photos. As much as I wish they were!
December 21, 2009 at 3:02 am
Awesome photo!
It really made my day.
Thank you.