Bert Stern, the photgrapher who took the icnoic "Last Sitting" photoshoot of Marilyn Monroe weeks before her death, has a knack for blending the glamour favored by Hollywood and real raw human emotion. This was a common theme seen throughout his works, such as with his photoshoot with iconic actress Audrey Hepburn in "Audrey Hepburn Profile". This photoshoot took place during the 1960s, when she was nearing the peak of her career. This photoshoot helped both Audrey and Bert establish themsleves as fasion and beauty icons in the Hollywood media. Bert Stern served as a middle ground in the Hollywood and fashion industry by understanding that there were certain standards that needed to be met in order to be sucessful in the often crude Hollywood environment. However, in spite of this, he was known for capturing more candid photos of his subjects that were not necesarily posed or forced. He appreciated the true nature of the beauty of his subjects and often used his lighting techniques to highlight their natural features. Whats more is that he presented his subjects in a humanized light. In his photoshoot with Audrey Hepburn, he used shadows to highlight the natural beauty of her face. He did not objectify her, but instead portrayed her in a more serene light. This trend was also prevelant amongst his other works, such as his work with Marilyn Monroe in "The Last Sitting". In both photoshoots, he captured iconic beauties in a serene and humanistic light. He delieverd to the Hollywood expectations by presenting them with glamour, but also respected their humanity by capturing their true raw emotion.

"Audrey Hepburn Photographed by Bert Stern for a 1963 Vogue Fashion Editorial 'The Givenchy Idea'." Rare Audrey Hepburn, 14 Oct. 2013, https://rareaudreyhepburn.com/post/64031908019/audrey-hepburn-photographed-by-bert-stern-for-a