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Photo Agency Founder Marysa Maslansky Dies at 82
24 Oct
Summary
- She founded Visages Photo Agency, representing top photographers.
- Maslansky settled in Los Angeles in 1969 after moving from France.
- Her agency closed in 2000 amid digital shift and industry changes.
Marysa Maslansky, the visionary founder of Visages Photo Agency, passed away on October 9 at her Los Angeles home. She was 82 years old.
Born in France on April 27, 1944, Maslansky established her influential agency in 1980. Visages became a pivotal platform for A-list photographers, including Herb Ritts, Mary Ellen Mark, and George Hurrell.
Her agency represented numerous iconic celebrity and fashion photographers throughout the 1980s and '90s. By 1990, photographers like Herb Ritts saw their daily fees escalate significantly.
Visages ultimately closed in 2000, a consequence of the industry's shift towards digital formats and increased competition. Maslansky was previously married to Michael Maslansky, a public relations executive, who died in 1993. She is survived by her second husband, Christopher, and her son Max.
