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“What some highbrows call rapport is nothing more than a mild flirtation between photographer and the girl on the other side of the camera. Some models get so professional they can send hours flirting with the camera itself while the poor photographer is reduced to the role of spectator.”

Quote by Sam Haskins

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Sam Haskins (November 11, 1926 – November 26, 2009) was a British-born South African photographer known for his innovative nude and fashion photography. His work blended surrealism, abstraction, and experimental techniques, challenging traditional photographic boundaries. Haskins rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s with iconic books like 'Five Girls' and 'Cowboy Kate,' which influenced later photography and fashion. His style emphasized light, shadow, composition, and narrative, often using unconventional angles and post-processing to create dreamlike visuals. Haskins exhibited globally and his works are held in major museums, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary photography. more

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