Milton H. Greene, famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on a photo shoot for Look magazine in 1953. The pair developed an instant rapport, quickly becoming close friends and ultimately business partners. In 1954, after helping her get out of her studio contract with 20th Century Fox, they created Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc.
Milton and Marilyn were much more than business partners, Marilyn became a part of the Greene family. By the time their relationship had ended in 1957, the pair had produced two feature films, in addition to more than 5,000 photographs of the iconic beauty. There was magic in Milton and Marilyn’s working relationship. The trust and confidence they had in each other’s capabilities was on full display in each photo.
Greene, was one of the earliest and best photographers working in the early days of color photography. Aside from his outstanding Monroe images, he has worked with a plethora of other celebrities, from Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Audrey Hepburn, to Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich, Dizzy Gillespie and Judy Garland. Not only was he a skilled photographer but he put his subjects at ease, allowing their true personalities to shine through. Greene’s work was published in several publications including Vogue, Life and Harper’s Bazaar.
Coe + Co Photography Gallery announces our participation in The Palm Beach Show. Presenting works by Andy Warhol, Terry O'Neill, Milton H Greene, Norman Parkinson, Nathan Coe, Dean West, Joachim Schmeisser, Alison Jackson, Steve McCurry, Andrew Blauschild, Reuben Wu, and Tyler Shields.
Coe + Co Photography Gallery announces our participation in Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, presented by Art Miami. Presenting works by David Burdeny, Debranne Cingari, Nathan Coe, Elliott Erwitt, Milton H Greene, Steve McCurry, Kirsty Mitchell, Terry O’Neill, Norman Parkinson, Tyler Shields, Dean West, and Parish Kohanim.