George Barris

1. George Barris Marilyn Monroe

2. George Barris: Biography • George Barris was born on June 14, 1922 in Manhattan • He was always interested in Photography, and during WWII, he was an army photographer • Quote: “He got his first such assignment from a magazine that was part of newspapers called "Parade".”

3. Florida Issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine Covered for Life Magazine coal strikes in West Virginia and Pittsburgh sports events Famous film stars, and movies stars such as Steve McQueen, Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando, John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor, Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra, and world famous Marilyn Monroe.   Magazines he worked for:

4. Why he chose to become a Professional Photographer: • Quote: “On his sixth birthday his brother Willie bought him a box camera. Fascinated by the magic of the camera, George quickly mastered how to load film, click the camera shutter, develop the film in their home, and printing of the films negatives into the magical photos he took.” - http://www.georgebarrisphotos.com/#!bio/cj8r • Quote: “His life’s dream all started with his first box camera, then the folding camera, and his favorite cameras the Rolleiflex and Nikon Cameras.  His second camera was the folding camera that he always carried to school taking pictures of people and interesting places wherever he went. As a teenager he realized his pictures were a way of making money as friends and their families paid him to take their pictures. The local Church's pastors had him take their photos. He became known as the kid with a camera.”

5. Strange and Cool Facts: • As a young man he worked for the U.S. Army's Office of Public Relations. Many of his photographs of General Dwight D. Eisenhower were published. • He is best known for his work with Marilyn Monroe whom he photographed in 1954 on the set of The Seven Year Itch, in Santa Monica beach and the Hollywood Hills in 1962 The Last Photos.

6. Color print of her in a peach colored two piece bathing suit and scarf at the shore. Signed, dedicated, and dated 8/4/2000 upper right. Photographer address label on verso. 14 x 11. According to the lighting looks like its dusk outside. The photo is striking because Marilyn Monroe is out in the ocean at dusk, and you can tell that its freezing outside. The water looks calm, yet sharp, and she’s sucking in her belly, due to the freezing water, yet she’s smiling. I picked this photo because I thought it to be a good shot. Geoge Barris: Marilyn Monroe Photos:

7. Photo 1 The Center of interest in the photo is Marilyn Monroe, George placed her in the middle of the frame, with the ocean surrounding her. I think that he got close enough to her to get what is important. There isn’t any wasted space, the ocean adds to the feel of the photo: Cold. The camera looks as if it was clearly focused, and it looks as if was exposed maybe a little wrong: the lighting is a little dark, but other than that it’s a great shot. I really like the picture, its kind of comical, because she looks as if she’s thinking, “Its freezing out! I wasn’t expecting this to take all day.. When are we going home again?” I think that this is a good shot, the only thing I would change if I could would be the lighting.

8. (American, born 1928) Marilyn on the Beach c-type photograph 41/99 signed 'George Barris' lower right audition lower left  The lighting is great, not too dark or too light. I think that the subject of the photo is just taking a break from every day life, going to the beach to enjoy its natural beauty. I also think that is what the photographer meant as well. I chose this photo because I think that she looks beautiful.

9. Photo 2 The center of interest is Marilyn Monroe laughing, wine glass in her hand. George made it so she takes up the whole frame. I think that what little background there is, adds to the photo because it makes it look like she’s laughing at a joke her date told her or something. The photo is a little fuzzy, but the exposure is perfect, especially for outdoor lighting. I think that this is a cute photo, and I like that it looks as if she’s laughing at a joke. I think that this is a great shot, I wouldn’t change it if I had the chance.

10. Off Set Print "Marilyn Monroe, the Warm Up" Signed lower Right, Tilted Lower Center, Dated 1962 and Proof Edition 325 Lower Left. Good to Very Good Condition. Frame Measures 23-3/8 Inches by 22-3/4 Inches. Shipping $125.00 I really like the lighting, and I think that it works perfectly. She looks as if after a day to herself, she’s ready to face whatever challenges she will have to face back in the city.

11. Photo 3 The center of interest in the photo is once again, Marilyn Monroe, holding her hands and wearing a face that says, “Ok, now I’m ready.” she takes up most of the frame, but in the background, the oceans gone and it looks as if she’s leaving the beach. I think that this adds to the photo. I think that the exposure is perfect, because its bright: just like the possible message. If it was dark, the message would be too. So I think that the slight over exposure makes it better. I really like this photo, because I can relate to it. I think that its an emotional photo. I wouldn’t change anything about this photo, I love it. C:

12. Marylin Monroe, circa 1960. The lighting used, is indoor, and it has perfect contrast. I think that the message was that Monroe is just having fun talking with her friends, which is very different from the things a woman could freely do compared to the 1950’s. I think that the photographer feels the same way, that’s why George captured this photo. I picked this photo because I think its significant to demonstrate the difference in culture change between the 50’s and 60’s

13. Photo 4 The center of interest in the photo is Marilyn Monroe, in Circa 1960. She takes up most of the frame, and what she doesn’t fill up, room décor does. I think that it shows the major differences between the 50’s and 60’s. its hard to tell if the photo was exposed right or not, because of the black and white, but it looks like it. I like the photo, its kind of moving. I wouldn’t do anything different, this is a great photo.

14. 8"x10" Marilyn in Chrysler-Black & White. Shot 1962. Printed 1974. Edition of 1. 'the Cadillac of Chrysler Convertibles' (Chrysler gave Barris a new Chrysler whenever he came to LA to shoot stars, this was one of those cars) The outside lighting is perfect. I think that this picture tells a story about Monroe moving on in her life to something greater, or maybe she’s just having fun. I chose this picture because she looks happy and free, and like she’s really enjoying herself.

15. Photo 5 Marilyn Monroe is driving one of George Barris’ cars, ‘The Cadillac of Chrysler Convertibles' (Chrysler gave Barris a new Chrysler whenever he came to LA to shoot stars, this was one of those cars.) She’s in the middle right side of the frame, and the car is taking up most of the rest. I think that he got close enough to capture what’s important, and the background adds to the photo by creating an, “I’m free.” message to it. The lighting is perfect, even for black and white sunlight, making the picture exposed perfectly. I really like the photo, I like the message it conveys. I feel that the message is, “Finally, I’m free.” I think it’s a mix of humorous and emotional because it makes you smile, and it has that feeling to it. I wouldn’t have done anything different, I really like this shot.

16. All the Sites I have obtained the photo’s and information from: • Pictures and descriptions: • http://www.artfact.com/artist/barris-george-gj73fobi7t/sold-at-auction-prices/