March 16, 2010

Vintage Fashion Photography by Nina Leen

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A prominent fashion photographer in the 1940s and 1950s, Nina Leen was one of the first female photographers to work for LIFE magazine. She grew up in Europe (Russian born) and her first camera was a Rolleiflex which she used to primarily photograph animals. Nina Leen is mostly known for her animal photography, but in the fashion world, she is well known for her classic and timeless fashion photography.



Her obituary in the { New York Times } has a bit more information on her.


Nina Leen for LIFE magazine

Image credits: 1.} Beach Fashions, 1950, 2.} 1949 via Sunday Morning, 3.} Roosevelt Raceway, 1958 via My Vintage Vogue, 4.} Conversation Skirts via Playfast, 5.} Vintage capelet, 1950 via My Vintage Vogue, 6.} Woman Showing Her Fashionable Hairstyle poster print via Amazon, 7.} 1950 by Nina Leen via Elena-Lu

Photo of Nina Leen via LIFE.com
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15 comments:

  1. JenMarch 16, 2010 10:24 AM

    What wonderful art! The one of the ladies all in checks, waiting in line, and the final image of women in cocktail dresses at the table, are especially marvellous.

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  2. Ms. B @ Millie DeelMarch 16, 2010 2:45 PM

    Gosh I love all of these so much!!

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  3. VintagesuburbiaMarch 16, 2010 5:16 PM

    I have just died and gone to heaven. Those photos are DIVINE! I am constantly looking for a 50's capelet - if only I could have that one! You have a great blog, I am looking forward to keeping up with it. Best, Maria, Vintage Suburbia (Melbourne)

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  4. Straight Talking Mama!March 24, 2010 2:31 AM

    I just found a Life mag I'd forgotten I even had and the swimsuit shot is in it, what a coincidence! Fabulous!

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  5. AnziJuly 13, 2010 12:24 AM

    This is called the creativity with purpose, true art that carries almost every aspect of photography i like the 3rd picture the composition is awesome, picture is completely balanced.

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  9. Maya M WilsonMay 02, 2011 9:25 PM

    I love that black dress as well the dress suits. This was one of the best eras for fashion for women.

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  12. JinnatAugust 26, 2011 11:59 PM

    Awesome!I like those old fashion.

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  14. John AlexOctober 03, 2012 12:19 AM

    This is what I have been looking for many days. Really good work!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 06, 2012 7:00 PM

    the circle skirt photo is amazing. I love it. she had really great sense of composition and whimsy, and I love that.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave me a little comment, I do try to respond back as often as I can. Have a lovely day! xoxo - Rodellee

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