Mark Shaw Photography

Vanity Fair Bike Shorts and Mules -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning advertising campaign over the course of ten years....

Vanity Fair Bike Shorts and Mules -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning advertising campaign over the course of ten years....

Vanity Fair Sheer Robe Triangle -- A very popular Mark Shaw image. This Vanity Fair lingerie was photographed for an award winning advertising campaign. THE...

Catherine Deneuve at Sixteen in St. Tropez 1961-- Taken for the Jan. 13, 1961 issue of LIFE, Catherine Deneuve was only sixteen when Mark Shaw photographed her in St. Tropez during a...

Coco Lies on Divan, 1957 -- This photo, published in LIFE in 1957, shows Coco Chanel, aged 74, at her apartment on the Rue Cambon in Paris reclining on her massive divan. In notes ta...

Orange Scarf on Beach at Trouville, 1957 -- A model on the beach at Trouville near Deauville, photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE for the January 14, 1957 ...

Brigitte Bardot Braids Crossed Ankles, 1958 -- Brigitte Bardot was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1958. Mark, who often predicted who would become stars, thought one of these images of...

Beach Striped Chair -- A classic 1950s beach image. Photographed for Mademoiselle. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" paper size). All Mark Shaw prin...

Salon Dior Man Agog Red Gown -- According to LIFE this portrays “A whimsical moment…” at the Christian Dior couture show in Paris in 1954. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model wearing a red Dior dress...

Brigitte Bardot Hands in Lap, 1958 -- Brigitte Bardot was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1958. Mark, who often predicted who would become stars, thought one of these images of Bardot s...

White Bathing Costume by Becker on Austrian Beach -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a LIFE magazine article on Austrian fashion, this model sports a beach costume designed by Bessie Becker...

Elsa Martinelli in Black Romper at Portofino, 1954 -- Actress and Socialite Elsa Martinelli, a favorite model of Mark Shaw's, was photographed for the LIF...

Beach White Chair -- A classic 1950s beach image photographed by Mark Shaw for Mademoiselle. Image size is 10" x 12.8" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark...

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtlenek Sweater -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE Magazine in 1953. The photo essay shows images from a regular day on set “…not becau...

Orange Scarf on Beach at Trouville, 1957 -- A model on the beach at Trouville near Deauville, photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE for the January 14, 1957 ...

Audrey Hepburn Breakfasts, c15_42 -- Photographed for LIFE's December 1953 issue. Audrey Hepburn is seen having lunch alone in her studio dres...

Coco with Suzy Parker Discusses New Designs, 1957 -- Coco Chanel and American model Suzy Parker try on various new pieces. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Chanel with...

Brigitte Bardot Braids Hands in Lap, 1958 -- Brigitte Bardot was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1958. Mark, who often predicted who would become stars, thought one of these images of B...

Coco Chanel Shrugs, 1957 -- Photographed for Life in 1957, Coco Chanel is seen "in her 30 million franc ($85,000) necklace and two year old suit…" Mark Sh...

Audrey in Striped Sweater Reads, 1953 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and Shakespeare." Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Audrey Hepburn. She is sitting on the floor of her home. She has a small table to hold her book while she reads it. Next to her is a round tray with a sandwich, an apple, a saucer, a jar, and a glass. She is sitting with both legs on either side of the small table. She is wearing pants and a striped long sleeve shirt...

Coco Creates Jewelry, 1957 -- Coco Chanel, photographed in 1957, was famous for using huge jewels both real and fake. Her cigarette remains in place despite the jewels before her. Ma...

Coco in Her Wall of Mirrors Alone, 1957 -- Photographer Mark Shaw adjusts French film actress Jeanne Moreau's hair. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chane...

Model in Givenchy at Trouville -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 14, 1957 issue of Life, this model poses in a Givenchy designed tunic with a Moorish pattern made of elastici...

St. Tropez Model in Yellow Ensemble -- Yellow clad model photographed by Mark Shaw on St. Paul de Vence street for the Jan. 9, 1956 article in Life “Su...

Vanity Fair Nude Back -- A very popular Mark Shaw image photographed for an award winning Vanity Fair advertising campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS...

Elsa Martinelli Wearing Teal in Portofino, 1955 -- Actress and Socialite Elsa Martinelli, a favorite model of Mark Shaw's, was photographed for the LIFE January 1955 article "Promise at Portofino". Image size is 32" x 48" (for 36" x 52" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Elsa Martinelli wearing a teal romper. The romper has sleeves, a collar, and a bow in the front. She is leaning her shoulder against a metal structure. In her right hand, she has a pink basket...

White Bikini in St. Tropez Beach Cabana 1961 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 13, 1961 issue of LIFE, Christine Mayer wears a white organdy bikin...

Orange Scarf on Beach at Trouville, 1957 -- A model on the beach at Trouville near Deauville, photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE for the January 14, 1957 ...

Lee Radziwill in Lanvin Castillo White Satin with Gold Chest, McCall's, 1962 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in the 1960's, socialite Lee Radziwill, younger sister of Jacqueline Kennedy is considered a great style icon. In McCall's November 1962 issue Radziwill wrote "Another lovely Castillo dress is this one of white silk. It is strapless, and has a jacket of tulle, embroidered with amethyst-colored stones." Radziwill continues to be frequently photographed even today. Radziwill's former palatial homes in England were decorated by the late Renzo Mongiardino. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Lee Radziwill in Lanvin Castillo white satin with a gold chest. She is standing in a room. She has on a long white dress with a jacket. The jacket is decorated with many stones and a bow in the middle. She is standing next to a brown bureau...

Audrey Hepburn, r22_1 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ON...

Christine visits the Boucherie in St. Tropez 1961 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 13, 1961 issue of LIFE, model Christine Mayer wears an embroidered bikini while visiting a...

Vanity Fair Pleated Sitting Half Slip -- Mark Shaw photographed Vanity Fair lingerie for an award winning campaign over the course of ten years. Image size i...

Audrey Hepburn, r13_2 -- Audrey Hepburn at home on the phone with her agent. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the December 7, 1953 Life cover...

Designers’ Homes Gray Suit Smoking, 1960 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in 1960 for a Life magazine article about Paris couture, this previously unpublished spread never made it into t...

Audrey Hepburn, r15_10 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22...

Audrey Hepburn, r13_3 -- Audrey Hepburn on the phone at home. This image is an out take from photos shot for the cover of the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Image size is 10" x 10" ...

Audrey Hepburn, r14_8 -- Waiting for a call? Shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Audrey Hepburn allowed Mark Shaw a visit to her apartment for "up close and natural" photos ...

Coco Chanel Strolls, 1957 -- Coco Chanel strolls at Louveciennes with an unidentified male companion. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created...

Audrey Hepburn, r14_5 -- Out take of cover image for December 7, 1953 issue of Life magazine. Mark Shaw took 24 informal portraits while Audrey Hepburn was at home. Image size is 16"...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, 1961 -- Shot for Life magazine in April 1961. This was the second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor...

Designers' Homes' Pink Girl Peeking -- Model wearing a Dior couture gown in a grand Parisian residence. This was an outtake from a story photographed for Lif...

Ghislaine Lounges in Elsa Schiaparelli's Home -- Mark Shaw photographed Elsa Schiaparelli's best-known model, Ghislaine de Bosisson in an ankle-length dress lounging on an elongated ...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, 1961 -- Shot for Life magazine in April 1961. This was the second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor...

Designers' Homes Two Girls in Pink and Black -- Two models wearing Dior couture gowns in a grand Parisian residence; an outtake from a story photographed for LIFE in 1958. THE 24” x ...

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_7 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, ...

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_7 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, ...

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_2 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazi...

Audrey Hepburn, r13_3 -- Audrey Hepburn on the phone at home. This image is an out take from photos shot for the cover of the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Image size is 16" x 16" ...

Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 -- Chanel shares champagne with her be-smocked mannequins following the showing of her new fall and winter collection. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, 1961 -- Shot for Life magazine in April 1961. This was the second time Mark Shaw had photographed Elizabeth Taylor...

Audrey Hepburn, r12_10 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from photos shot for the cover of the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 2...

Designer's Homes Smoking Black Dress, 1960 -- Gitta Schilling in a Dior gown photographed for LIFE in 1960. The ornate interior is the 17th century home of Suzanne Luling, then direc...

Audrey Hepburn, r19_6 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22"...

Audrey Hepburn, r18_4 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine. Image size i...

Audrey Hepburn, r18_6 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing -- This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 internati...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Away, 1961 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Away, 1961 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for...

Audrey Hepburn, r18_4 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine. Image size i...

Audrey Hepburn, r19_3 -- Waiting for a call? Shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Audrey Hepburn allowed Mark Shaw a visit to her apartment for "up close and natural" photos ...

Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Arm Out -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning ad campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION ...