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The Story Behind Iconic 90s Images of Cameron Diaz, Heath Ledger and More | AnOther As his new exhibition opens in Milan, Michel Haddi tells us the story behind some of his most famous images of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Janet Jackson and more December 11, 2023 Text Gary Grimes Michel Haddi , the legendary French-Algerian fashion photographer, is a big believer in the importance of first impressions. “A great picture cannot be done while you are shooting it,” he explains. “It happens just before, when you meet the person, when you shake hands, or whatever.” Haddi believes that the trick to capturing a star with their guard down is all in the first meeting, that the feeling they get upon first facing you determines their demeanour for the rest of the shoot, no matter how long.