Staley wise slim aarons biography

Throughout the 's, 's and 's Slim Aarons photographed beautiful people in an atmosphere of luxury and decadence and is regarded as one of the most influential photographers of his generation.

SLIM AARONS ( –

Aarons brought a photojournalist's eye to the art of formal society portraiture. He often posed his subjects as still lifes in their own magnificent surroundings. He joined the Army at the age of eighteen hoping that he might see the world. After Aarons was honorably discharged, he was asked to continue his work as a war photographer but he declined the offer.

Through editorial work Aarons gained access to the world's most elite and exclusive playgrounds, and within these social circles he found a world of opulence far from the war he left behind. The book became and remains a cult favorite in the fashion world. Slim Aarons died in at the age of All photographs are printed and authorized by the Getty Images Gallery, London.

SLIM AARONS — Throughout the 's, 's and 's Slim Aarons photographed beautiful people in an atmosphere of luxury and decadence and is regarded as one of the most influential photographers of his generation. Staley-Wise Gallery also offers prints signed by Slim Aarons.