Frances McLaughlin-Gill

Frances McLaughlin-Gill was an American fashion photographer who worked for major fashion magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar during the 1940s and 1950s.

Born in New Jersey, McLaughlin-Gill studied at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts (now Parsons School of Design) and later worked as a fashion model before turning to photography. She married fellow photographer Walter E. Gill in 1941 and the couple worked together on many fashion shoots. McLaughlin-Gill's photographs were characterized by their elegance and sophistication, with a focus on the clothing and accessories of the models. She was known for her use of light and shadow to create dramatic effects, and for her ability to capture the essence of a fashion trend.