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When I had my studio in the late 60s, one of my regular clients was Coronet Magazine, a Reader's Digest sized monthly. The difference was that Coronet used many more photographs. Bill Tompkins was Coronet's art director and he had been the first to give me editorial assignments on a regular, long-term basis. This marked a certain level of success in New York's highly competitive photography industry and for that, I'm eternally grateful to Bill.
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The diverse theme list of photo illustrations for Coronet ranged from depicting consumer decisions to sexual problems. One day Bill asked me if I would shoot a fashion feature of Rudi Gernreich originals modeled by an actress who was in a comeback phase, from a self-imposed hiatus. When he told me that it was Ann-Margret, I was excited that he had chosen me over other bigger name fashion photographers to photograph this well known lady. "We feel that your work has a fresh look," said Bill, which thrilled me even more, making me feel unique as a part of New York City's photo community. That day, when Ann-Margret walked through my door and shook hands with me, I was totally overwhelmed by realizing that this famous woman who had actually worked with Elvis, had come here to work with me!
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