Inspiration-Lillian Bassman

Brooklyn raised Lilian Bassman's work appeared mostly in Harper's Bazaar in the 50's to mid 60's.
She abandoned fashion photography for a portion of time and threw out all her negatives. They were not found until the 90's. Now there is a new appreciation for her use of contrast, graininess, and camera angles.  She is in her 90's and still shooting.
That's my kind of lady...