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Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016)

What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous band in history;The Beatles. His extensive portfolio grew to include iconic photos of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and Dr. Martin Luther King. His wide-ranging work has appeared in publications including Life, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. Benson, now 86, is still taking photos and has no intentions of stopping.

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  • Photo of Harry BensonHarry BensonSelf
  • Photo of Carl BernsteinCarl BernsteinSelf
  • Photo of Bryant GumbelBryant GumbelSelf
  • Photo of Joe NamathJoe NamathSelf
  • Photo of James L. BrooksJames L. BrooksSelf
  • Photo of Donald TrumpDonald TrumpSelf
  • Photo of Wendy Benson-LandesWendy Benson-LandesSelf
  • Photo of Betty BuckleyBetty BuckleySelf
  • Photo of Alec BaldwinAlec BaldwinSelf
  • Photo of Sharon StoneSharon StoneSelf

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