![]() Later became known for her portraits of Pablo Picasso and as a war correspondent Ray and knew that her career as a photographer and her unique eye were more important She was determined to separate herself from Man She used her beauty to herĪdvantage and was not ashamed. ![]() She was not afraid to put herself out there. ![]() Eventually their love affair self destructs, but not before Lee has an extensive foundation in photography and ability to venture out on her own. Although Man is an eager teacher and mentor, he also takes credit for ideas that are Lee’s and, intentionally or not, is intent on reminding her that she is merely his assistant. Although they work very well together in the studio, their relationship becomes quickly blurred. Would be able to penetrate the photography world in Paris.įirst as his assistant and then as his lover and partner, Lee and Man Ray trademark a technique called “solarization” where they expose the developing picture to light at different times to create an image that looked like a photo’s negative. He also ran in a circle of well known artistsĪnd Lee knew that if she could convince him to hire her as his assistant, she ![]() At the time of their meet-cute, Man Ray hadĪlready made a name for himself as a leader of the Surrealist movement and was She meets Man Ray at a party one night and Lee, a reputable model, moves to Paris toįulfill her dream of becoming a photographer. By Whitney Scharer is a historical fiction following the relationship betweenįamed photographers Lee Miller and Man Ray. ![]()
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