Marilyn Monroe, 1953

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Milton and Marilyn’s first sitting together was in Los Angeles for Look magazine in September of 1953. One of several sittings they created that first meeting (Tree, Mandolin, Nude , Rock, and some candid images). Marilyn was surprised when ‘Color Photography’s Wonder Boy’ appeared instead of this grand vision she had of this famous photographer. She commented, “Why you’re just a boy?” To which Milton replied with a smile, “And you’re just a girl.” It was at that moment their bond and everlasting friendship was born. This photograph, a result of their first work together, reveals and captures Marilyn’s innocence, which has drawn all of us for generations. Show more