At a time when long exposure did not exist on the settings of the camera, photographers like Gjon Mili decided to get a little creative. This New York based Albanian photographer was born in 1904 had a great talent for using the lights to illustrate action sequences and movements. His work includes, a stretching Frida Kahlo, a Broadway dancer Marlon Brandon or a strolling Hitchcock.

Gjon Mili

Gjon Mili

The art of repetition: Gjon Mili

Gjon Mili

The art of repetition: Gjon Mili

The art of repetition: Gjon Mili

The art of repetition: Gjon Mili

The art of repetition: Gjon Mili

The art of repetition: Gjon Mili

The art of repetition: Gjon Mili