Wilhelmina Cooper - Collection #1 New York, NY 1977- Derivative 6 of 9 Canvas Print

From Gary Bernstein: "Wilhelmina founded the esteemed Wilhelmina Model Agency, and is the most famous professional model of all time with a record number of Vogue covers. Wilhelmina and Bruce Cooper (Willie's husband) were dear friends for many years. In 1974 Willie helped me get my start in NYC. Short version of story (long version in my new book): In mid-1974 I was lucky enough to secure an interview with the Creative Director of BBDO; taking my portfolio of (extremely heavy) mounted photographs on an Amtrak from D.C. to NYC. Controlling a creative empire in The Big Apple, he asked me to leave my portfolio with him. A few days later--when I was back in Washington, D.C.--I got a call from 2 artist's agents and Wilhelmina herself ( couldn't believe it). "Gary," said the beautiful, sweet 5'-11" Willie "...I understand you're moving here and that you could use some images of New York City models in your portfolio." "Yes, that would be just great, but I don't have a studio yet," I respond...

NOTE: Remember to use the SEARCH FEATURE and enter a first or last name as the images are changed regularly and uploaded randomly. --- I have spent my life producing photographs and advertising images for more than 200 celebrities from legendary Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Collins to Jay Leno and corporations from Revlon and American Express to Cartier. My photographs have appeared on the covers or pages of most major magazines including Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Esquire, Paris Match, GQ, and Architectural Digest. I was born in Washington, D.C. where I started making photographs for $8 a day (yes, its true). I received a degree in Architecture from Penn State University, a Masters of Photography from Brooks Institute, a Masters in...