“Life photographers rose to prominence in the late-1930s.  Their portraits were characterized by a candid feel.  Stars were increasingly photographed in the streets and at home, rather than in the portrait studio.

Hollywood studios allowed Life photographers unprecedented access to film stars and productions, but also began to adjust their own practices, expanding their own files of semi-candid publicity stills.”

“Gary Cooper with his daughter [Maria] and dog, circa 1945.”