Born 1924 in Rome, Italian photographer Pierluigi Praturlon was known for his work with film director Federico Fellini. He was the official set photographer on more than 400 films, including Ben Hur, Cleopatra, La grande guerra, Thunderball, Grand Prix, La Dolce Vita, The Pink Panther, Matrimonio all’italiana, Amarcord, and La Ciociara.
Praturlon was Sophia Loren’s personal photographer, and Frank Sinatra consulted with him on which tapestries to hang in his private jet. He died in Rome in 1999.
These beautiful photos are part of his work that Pierluigi Praturlon took portraits of classic beauties in the 1960s.
Audrey Hepburn in wool coat by Balenciaga and blouse and skirt by Pierre Cardin, photo by Pierluigi Praturlon, Rome, 1960
Elsa Martinelli, photo by Pierluigi Praturlon, Rome, 1960
Sophia Loren wearing hat by Jean Barthet, photo by Pierluigi Praturlon, Italy, 1960
Angie Dickinson on location in Sicily for the film “Jessica”, photo by Pierluigi Praturlon, 1961.
Angie Dickinson on location in Sicily for the film “Jessica”, photo by Pierluigi Praturlon, 1961
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