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Oscar Abolafia: Capturing Icons Through His Lens
10 Aug
Summary
- A new book showcases Oscar Abolafia's iconic photos of women.
- Meg Tilly posed boldly in the Everglades for Oscar.
- Abolafia created a comfortable atmosphere for his subjects.
The legacy of photographer Oscar Abolafia is being honored with the release of "WOMEN: Icons by Oscar." Published by Lanoo Publishers, the book presents a collection of his most iconic images of women, captured throughout his career as a glamour photographer beginning in the 1960s.
His wife, Joanna Abolafia, shared an anecdote about working with actress Meg Tilly on the set of the 1988 film "The Girl in a Swing." Tilly had a difficult experience with the initial photographer, and Oscar was called in. Joanna noted Oscar's meticulous professionalism and his knack for making his subjects feel at ease.
During a shoot in the Florida Everglades, despite challenging conditions with mosquitoes, Meg Tilly was remarkably cooperative. Joanna recalled Tilly's willingness to do anything Oscar asked, highlighting the special connection they shared during the creative process.
