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This Old School Passport Photo Studio Built Up an Incredible Collection of Celebrity Portraits

PetaPixel·Matt Growcoot·about 2 months ago
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Kate Winslet. Actor, 2 October 1997 (page 249). From Passport Photo Service, published by Phaidon Press Most photographers like a famous face in their portfolio; getting one is the hard part. While editorial photographers are most likely to cross paths with celebrities, photographer David Sharkey has built up an amazing collection through his passport photo service. Founded in 1953 on Oxford Street in London, the shop was situated conveniently close to the United States and Canadian embassies. It was known for its sign outside promising prints “Ready in 10 Minutes” long before anyone else in the city was able to provide such a quick turnaround. Dave Sharkey, with customer, 1962. Courtesy Philip Sharkey (page 15, top) Sean Connery. Actor. 14 September 1977 (page 60) 15 May 1982 (page 61) From Passport Photo Service, published by Phaidon Press Shania Twain. Musician, 5 March 2003 (page 235).…

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