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Tag Archives: Ellen von Unwerth
Dynamic Duo #4
Miley Cyrus and dance partner (photo by a fave of mine, Ellen von Unwerth. Her Instagram feed here.)
Ellen von Unwerth: Naomi Watts
Why I love Ellen von Unwerth. Part 6. I love that there’s always a whiff of “backstage” in von Unwerth’s photos. They’re almost vaudevillian, as though they’re pictures of Mae West back in her prime. You can only have so … Continue reading
Ellen von Unwerth: John Leguizamo
Why I love Ellen von Unwerth. Part 5. John Leguizamo. The entire series in this shoot is hilarious – I have it in one of her books. But here’s just a taste. As you can see – these are all … Continue reading
Ellen von Unwerth: Catherine Deneuve
Why I love Ellen von Unwerth. Part 4. Catherine Deneuve. This is a classic von Unwerth.

