W MAGAZINE FEATURES A HARRY LANGDON IMAGE OF CHER

  PHOTOGRAPH BY HARRY LANGDON

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"Cher’s Style: From Sonny to Marc"

 CHER

By

Harry Langdon
1979, Beverly Boulevard studio

Bob Mackie Designs

"Cher is the original intriguing, mysterious, bigger than life glamour girl. I started photographing her with Sonny and before the first session I did with them, they had decided to get a divorce, but were to remain very good friends. People say to be mysterious is good; to not let people know about your personal life, even today she remains a mystery to many. I worked with her on upwards of 10 different photo sessions in different phases of her life, all very satisfying and always in Bob Mackie designs, which enhanced Cher's beauty. Her persona multiplied the image, more than 100% clothes, or lack of clothes. I will always carry never-ending fond memories of Cher, I don't know if that is reciprocal. Most actresses reveal too much of themselves, I think Cher is the reincarnation of Greta Garbo, a complete enigma."

-- Harry Langdon,
via phone
May 29, 2015
Los Angeles, CA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHER!

CHER
"Butterfly"
1981
Photography & Art Direction,
Harry Langdon
Beverly Boulevard studio, Los Angeles, CA

"The concept for this CHER album cover was to be about the coming Apocalypse and the metamorphosis of Women from their bondage.  In 1981 that was very prophetic statement. Casablanca Records paid myself for photos and Bob Mackie designed the costume. I designed the set based on a Frank Frazetta theme.  Mackie and I thought it was a totally inspired idea. 
CHER thought it was too 'Over the top ' and killed the shot. 
The photo  is still one of my favorites." - HARRY LANGDON

ONE IMAGE OF B.B. KING BY HARRY LANGDON

  B.B. KING

Photographed by
Harry Langdon

Beverly Boulevard studio, 1989
For more images of B.B. King by Harry Langdon,
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"B.B King was playing his Guitar he named Lucille, throughout the photo session without me prompting him. By mistake B.B. forgot his itinerary list in the dressing room,  we could not help noticing he was booked solid,  300 days in that year in clubs and concerts around the country.  I am proud to have been able to do his photos." -- HARRY LANGDON