The Iconic Portraits of Celebrity Photographer Dennis Stock

Dennis Stock was a photographer who is best known for his portraits of celebrities. Born in 1928 in New York City, Stock began his career in photography in the 1950s, working for various magazines and newspapers. During this time, he developed a reputation as a talented and versatile photographer, capturing portraits, landscapes, and street scenes with a keen eye for detail and composition.

Stock’s portraits of celebrities are perhaps his most famous work. He was known for capturing intimate and unguarded moments with his subjects, often using natural light and simple, uncluttered compositions to bring out their personalities. Some of the most famous celebrities that Stock photographed include James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Robert Redford.

One of Stock’s most famous portraits is his iconic image of James Dean, taken just a few months before the actor’s death in 1955. This photograph captures Dean leaning against a brick wall, looking off into the distance with a brooding expression. The image is considered one of the most iconic portraits of the 1950s and is still widely recognized today.

Stock’s portraits of Marilyn Monroe are also highly regarded. He photographed Monroe in several different settings, capturing her on the set of her films, at her home, and even in a Hollywood photo booth. Stock’s portraits of Monroe show her at her most glamorous and playful, and they helped to cement her status as a Hollywood icon.

Aside from his portraits of celebrities, Stock was also a talented landscape photographer. He traveled extensively throughout his career, capturing the beauty of different countries and cultures around the world. In addition to his photography, Stock was also a gifted teacher, inspiring and guiding many aspiring photographers throughout his career.

#1 Model Lisa Fonssagrives in ensemble by Schiaparelli, Paris, 1952

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#2 Lauren Bacall with children Steven and Leslie Bogart, 1953

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#3 Marilyn Monroe visits Marlon Brando on the set of ‘Desirée’, directed by Henry Koster, 1953

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#4 Marilyn Monroe watching the shooting of the film ‘Desireé’, 1953

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#5 Marilyn Monroe watching the shooting of the film ‘Desireé’, 1953

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#6 Actress Jean Simmons on the set of ‘Guys & Dolls’ directed by Joseph Mankiewicz, photo by Dennis Stock, 1954

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#7 Audrey Hepburn being directed by Billy Wilder on location in New York City for the film ‘Sabrina’, Stock, 1954

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#8 Audrey Hepburn during the filming of ‘Sabrina’, Long Island, New York, 1954

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#9 Audrey Hepburn during the filming of ‘Sabrina’, Long Island, New York, 1954

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#10 Audrey Hepburn during the filming of ‘Sabrina’, Long Island, New York, 1954

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#11 Audrey Hepburn during the filming of ‘Sabrina’, 1954

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#12 Audrey Hepburn during the filming of ‘Sabrina’, 1954

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#13 Audrey Hepburn on location for ‘Sabrina’ directed by Billy Wilder, 1954

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#14 Audrey Hepburn on location in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, for the film ‘Sabrina’, 1954

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#15 Audrey Hepburn on the set of ‘Sabrina’, 1954

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#16 Audrey Hepburn on the set of ‘Sabrina’, 1954

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#17 Audrey Hepburn wearing Humphrey Bogart’s jacket takes a break on the set of ‘Sabrina’, 1954

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#18 Audrey near Wall St. during filming of ‘Sabrina’, photo by Dennis Stock, 1954

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#19 Maila Nurmi, star of TV series ‘The Vampira Show’, photo by Dennis Stock, 1954

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#20 Iconic photo of James Dean in Times Square, New York City, 1955

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#21 James Dean with actress Geraldine Page in her dressing room, 1955

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#22 Natalie Wood and James Dean during shooting of ‘Rebel Without a Cause’, 1955

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#23 Natalie Wood and James Dean in scene from ‘Rebel Without a Cause’, 1955

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#24 Grace Kelly during filming of ‘High Society’, directed by Charles Walters, 1956

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#25 Grace Kelly during the filming of ‘High Society’, photo by Dennis Stock, Hollywood, 1956

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#26 Grace Kelly in her dressing room adjusts her handbag by Hermès named for her (the Kelly bag), 1956

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#27 Grace Kelly in her dressing room during the filming of ‘High Society’, 1956

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#28 Grace Kelly in her dressing room trailer during the making of the film ‘High Society’, 1956

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#29 Grace Kelly on the Hollywood studio lot during the filming of ‘High Society’, with Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, 1956

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#30 Grace Kelly on the set of ‘High Society’, directed by Charles Walters, 1956

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#31 Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis at their home in Hollywood, 1957

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#32 Sophia Loren and Cary Grant at press conference for the film ‘The Pride and the Passion’, Hollywood, 1957

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#33 Miles Davis, 1958

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#34 Romy Schneider and her mother Magda (also an actress) visit New York City, 1958

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#35 Romy Schneider during her visit to New York City, 1958

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