Almost everything we capture nowadays is digital, so the latest exhibit at de Young reminds us of an era before Photoshop; lighting was everything, and skill behind the lens only became apparent following a dark-room developing session.
Penn's career spanned over six decades from 1940 to the 2000s, and he remains Vogue's longest contributor. His portraits of celebrities, artists, and everyday people became known for their simplicity. He'd place a model against a plain backdrop and use natural light, departing from heavily staged photographs that were typical of the time.
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