Willy Rizzo is the greatest photographer and designer, a recognized genius and one of the best documentary photographers of the 20th century. During his relatively long life (the master lived for 84 years), he managed to work with several generations of celebrities - from Marilyn Monroe to Milla Jovovich. His series of celebrity photographs "Funny Faces" from 1965 was definitely very funny.
Rizzo is known for his ability to capture candid and spontaneous moments that reveal the personalities of his models. Here's what the master recalled about his photo project:
The Funny Faces photo project left a noticeable mark on the history of photography, showing that even celebrities are ordinary people capable of a wide range of emotions. Rizzo's works have become a source of inspiration for many photographers striving for the same level of sincerity and naturalness in portrait photography.
1. Catherine Deneuve 2. Virna Lisi 3. Jane Fonda 4. Claudine Auger 5. Sylvie Vartan 6. Marie Laforet 7. July Egerie 8. Yvette Mimo 9. Sophia Loren 10. Nicole de Lamarger 11. Kim d'Estainville 12. Jean Shrimpton 13. Mannequin 14. Jean-Paul Belmondo 15. Elsa Martinelli 16. Charles Matton 17. Anna Karina 18. Georgia Kental