Bio

from eBay auction by Sensual-World

A former model, Ellen Von Unwerth is world-famous for her editorial and advertising photography that have captured the biggest stars of fashion and rock 'n roll.

Ellen's skill and creativity basically launched the careers of some of today's most famous Supermodels. Her photographs of Daniela Pestova and Claudia Schiffer for Guess? transformed them into a super stars practically over night. They are two of the most famous but certainly not the last. Ellen's photographs also started the careers of stars including Estella Warren, and helped to relaunch the career of Drew Barrymore among many others.

This amazing ability to capture new talent and create new stars has given her tremendous power in the fashion industry. Aspiring models from around the globe would do almost anything for the opportunity to be photographed by Ms. Von Unwerth. This has enabled Von Unwerth to forge her own path and take risks especially with her books.

Books: Her publications includes Wicked (te Neues), Couples (te Neues), and Snaps. These works, now out of print often sell for hundreds of dollars unsigned. A signed work is extremely rare!