Leah reminded me last week of the fantastic photography of Ormond Gigli, who was a prominent photographer especially in the 1950s and 60s — but more importantly, whose ability to direct photographs creates such timeless magic!  Of course, his most iconic photograph is “Girls in the Window,” which was serendipitously shot in a dismantled brownstone across from Ormond’s apartment.  The imagery is just breathtaking — and to imagine that all this was shot during the construction workers’ lunch hour!

I wonder if this image was the sub-conscious inspiration of a rock band’s photo shoot that I styled and art directed.  However, there’s quite a difference between grungy men and beautifully tailored women dressed to their finest, true?

Back to Ormond, all of his photographs capture movement, emotion, and artistry of the human body — and all without Photoshop.  Of course, photographing the beautiful Sophia Loren and other gorgeous women doesn’t hurt either!